K-12 Education

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Carrollton is served by three established school districts: Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District, Lewisville Independent School District and Dallas Independent School District.

This multi-district structure provides employers with access to a large, diverse and continuously developing talent pipeline.

Why It Matters to Business

Scale and Reach
A combined student population of more than 70,000 creates long-term workforce depth and recruitment flexibility.

Workforce Alignment
Students graduate with industry certifications, technical skills, and hands-on experience through Career and Technical Education (CTE), dual credit, and early college programs.

Diverse Talent Pipeline
Carrollton’s student base reflects a multilingual, globally connected workforce with growing participation in STEM and career-focused pathways.

Measurable Outcomes

Key Academic Performance Indicators Across Carrollton-Area School Districts
	CFBISD	LISD	DISD
National Merit Scholars	3 National Merit Semifinalist Scholars	12 National Merit Scholarship Winners	2 National Merit Scholars
Graduation Rate	96.3%	96.8%	85.8%
Average SAT Score	948	1,103	913
Average ACT Score	22.5	23.6	23.9

Source: cfbisd.edu, lisd.net, dallasisd.org

Learning Environment

Favorable teacher-to-student ratios across all three districts support more individualized instruction and student engagement, helping prepare graduates for both higher education and the workforce.

Staffing and Teacher-to-Student Ratios by School District
District	Staff Count	Teacher to Student Ratio
CFBISD	3,681	13.6 to 1
LISD	6,000 +	13.5 to 1
DISD	20,279	14.9 to 1

Source: cfbisd.edu, lisd.net, dallasisd.org (TAPR 2024-2025)