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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Rockwall County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 32 public schools serving 26,780 students in Rockwall County, TX (there are 7 private schools, serving 727 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Rockwall County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Rockwall County, TX are Nebbie Williams Elementary School, Celia Hays Elementary School and Amy Parks-heath Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rockwall County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Rockwall County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Rockwall County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nebbie Williams Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
350 Dalton Rd
Rockwall, TX 75087
(972) 772-0502
Gr: PK-6 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Celia Hays Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1880 Tannerson Dr
Rockwall, TX 75087
(469) 698-2800
Gr: PK-6 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Amy Parks-heath Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
330 Laurence Dr
Rockwall, TX 75032
(972) 772-4300
Gr: PK-6 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Sherry And Paul Hamm Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2911 Greenway Dr
Rockwall, TX 75087
(469) 698-2854
Gr: PK-6 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #55.
J W Williams Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
625 E Fm 552
Rockwall, TX 75087
(972) 771-8313
Gr: 7-8 | 819 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #66.
Rockwall High School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
901 Yellowjacket Ln
Rockwall, TX 75087
(972) 771-7339
Gr: 9-12 | 2,949 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #77.
Grace Hartman Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1325 Petaluma Dr
Rockwall, TX 75087
(972) 772-2080
Gr: PK-6 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #88.
Dorothy Smith Pullen Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6492 Fm 3097
Rockwall, TX 75032
(972) 772-1177
Gr: PK-6 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #99.
Maurine Cain Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6620 Fm 3097
Rockwall, TX 75032
(972) 772-1170
Gr: 7-8 | 1,173 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1010.
Sharon Shannon Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3130 Fontanna Blvd
Rockwall, TX 75032
(469) 698-2900
Gr: PK-6 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1111.
Herman E Utley Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1201 Tl Townsend Dr
Rockwall, TX 75087
(972) 771-5281
Gr: 7-8 | 968 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1212.
Miss May Vernon Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 Miss May Dr
Royse City, TX 75189
(972) 635-5006
Gr: PK-5 | 790 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1313.
Ouida Springer
(Math: 61% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3025 Limestone Hill Ln
Rockwall, TX 75032
(972) 772-7160
Gr: PK-6 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1414.
Billie Stevenson Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
636 Stevenson Dr
Rockwall, TX 75087
(469) 698-7474
Gr: PK-6 | 805 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1515.
Virginia Reinhardt Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
615 Highland Dr
Rockwall, TX 75087
(972) 771-5247
Gr: PK-6 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Davis Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1500 Fm 1777 Bulldog Blvd
Royse City, TX 75189
(972) 636-9549
Gr: PK-5 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Rockwall-heath High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
801 Laurence Dr
Rockwall, TX 75032
(972) 772-2474
Gr: 9-12 | 3,072 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1818.
Lupe Garcia Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
310 Williamsburg Pkwy
Rockwall, TX 75087
(469) 698-2870
Gr: PK-6 | 864 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1919.
Anita Scott Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1401 Erby Campbell Blvd
Royse City, TX 75189
(972) 636-3300
Gr: PK-5 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #2020.
Howard Dobbs Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
901 E Interurban St
Rockwall, TX 75087
(972) 771-5232
Gr: PK-6 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2121.
W R (Bill) Fort Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2801 Fm 35
Royse City, TX 75189
(972) 636-3304
Gr: PK-5 | 762 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2222.
Dorris A Jones Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2051 Trail Glen
Rockwall, TX 75032
(972) 772-1070
Gr: PK-6 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2323.
Harry Herndon Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
300 N Blackland Rd
Royse City, TX 75189
(469) 721-8101
Gr: PK-5 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #2424.
Bobby Summers Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2050 C D Boren Pkwy
Royse City, TX 75189
(972) 635-5011
Gr: 6-8 | 1,066 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2525.
Rockwall Quest Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1050 Williams
Rockwall, TX 75087
(972) 772-2077
Gr: 11-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2626.
Ruth Cherry Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1400 Fm 1777
Royse City, TX 75189
(972) 636-3301
Gr: PK-5 | 772 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2727.
Royse City High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
700 Fm 2642
Royse City, TX 75189
(972) 636-9991
Gr: 9-12 | 2,834 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #2828.
Amanda Rochell Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
401 E Ralph Hall Pkwy
Rockwall, TX 75032
(972) 771-2112
Gr: PK-6 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2929.
Ouida Baley Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1310 E Hwy 66
Royse City, TX 75189
(972) 636-9544
Gr: 6-8 | 1,224 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
Glenda Arnold Early Childhood Learning Center
1400 Fm 1777
Royse City, TX 75189
(469) 721-8103
Gr: PK | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
Paula Walker Elementary School
1274 Crenshaw Rd
Royse City, TX 75189
(972) 636-2413
Gr: PK-5 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
Sara Moss Elementary School
2325 Three River Rd
Royse City, TX 75189
(972) 636-2413

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Rockwall County, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Rockwall County, TX include Nebbie Williams Elementary School, Celia Hays Elementary School and Amy Parks-heath Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Rockwall County?
35 public schools are located in Rockwall County.
What percentage of students in Rockwall County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Rockwall County are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Rockwall County?
Rockwall County public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Rockwall County are often viewed compared to one another?

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