Cedar Hill Independent School District

285 Uptown Blvd 300
Cedar Hill, TX 75104
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Cedar Hill Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 6,253 students in Cedar Hill Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Cedar Hill Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
12 Schools
9,283 Schools
# Students
6,253 Students
5,544,466 Students
# Teachers
392 Teachers
369,214 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Cedar Hill Independent School District, which is ranked #999 of all 1,194 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#999 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
29%
44%
39%
51%
30%
46%
87%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
27%
54%
% Black
65%
13%
% White
3%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,644 is higher than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,808 is less than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 37% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$92 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$86 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,644
$13,352
Spending / Student
$13,808
$14,079

Best Cedar Hill Independent School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cedar Hill Collegiate High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1515 W Beltline Rd
Cedar Hill, TX 75104
(469) 272-2021
Gr: 9-12 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Cedar Hill Collegiate Academy
(Math: 51% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1515 W Beltline Rd
Cedar Hill, TX 75104
(469) 272-2021
Gr: 6-8 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Cedar Hill Collegiate Prep
(Math: 56% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
975 Pickard Dr
Cedar Hill, TX 75104
(972) 291-5213
Gr: PK-5 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Lakeridge Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1020 Lakeridge Pwky
Cedar Hill, TX 75104
(972) 293-4501
Gr: PK-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Waterford Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
401 N Waterford Oaks Dr
Cedar Hill, TX 75104
(972) 291-5290
Gr: PK-5 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
High Pointe Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1351 High Pointe Ln
Cedar Hill, TX 75104
(972) 291-7874
Gr: PK-5 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
131 Sims Dr
Cedar Hill, TX 75104
(972) 291-0496
Gr: PK-5 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Plummer Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1203 S Clark Rd
Cedar Hill, TX 75104
(972) 291-4058
Gr: PK-5 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #99.
W S Permenter Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
431 W Parkerville Rd
Cedar Hill, TX 75104
(972) 291-5270
Gr: 6-8 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Bessie Coleman Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1208 Pleasant Run Rd
Cedar Hill, TX 75104
(972) 293-4505
Gr: 6-8 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1111.
Cedar Hill High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Longhorn Blvd
Cedar Hill, TX 75104
(469) 272-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,974 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Jjaep
Alternative School
400 E Spring Valley Rd
Richardson, TX 75083
(972) 293-4504
Gr: 9 | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Cedar Hill Independent School District?
Cedar Hill Independent School District manages 12 public schools serving 6,253 students.
What is the rank of Cedar Hill Independent School District?
Cedar Hill Independent School District is ranked #999 out of 1,194 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cedar Hill Independent School District?
65% of Cedar Hill Independent School District students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cedar Hill Independent School District?
Cedar Hill Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Cedar Hill Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,808 is less than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 37% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 12 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 6,253 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : 87% (Top 30% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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