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Farmers Branch school ratings and districts

By Mariela Lovo Ol, REALTOR® · Updated

Farmers Branch school ratings and districts are simpler than in larger cities. But one corner of town works differently. Most of the city is in Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD, and a small portion is in Dallas ISD. Here is how assignment works and where to check official ratings.

Which school districts serve Farmers Branch?

Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD serves most of the city, and a small portion is in Dallas ISD. Elementary schools in Farmers Branch include Dave Blair, Farmers Branch Elementary and Janie Stark. Vivian C. Field Middle School serves almost all of the CFBISD portion.

Homes south of I-635 and west of I-35E are in CFBISD. But they are zoned to La Villita Elementary, Barbara Bush Middle School and Ranchview High School in Irving.

What are the official district ratings?

The Texas Education Agency's 2026 A–F accountability ratings give these overall district results. Scores are in parentheses. Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD: B (81). Dallas ISD: B (85).

District ratings are one measure. Review each campus on TXschools.gov.

How does school assignment work?

Each district assigns neighborhood schools by attendance zone, based on your address. CFBISD also offers programs of choice. Its Early College High School is on the Dallas College Brookhaven Campus, which is inside the city limits.

Dallas ISD runs magnet and choice schools through one central application. Check the school for any address directly with the district.

If you are moving mid-year, contact the district's enrollment office early with proof of residency.

How do I check the district before I buy?

Look up the address on the Dallas Central Appraisal District site, which lists its taxing units. Then confirm the campus with the district. This matters most in the southwest corner of the city.

Save homes while you compare Farmers Branch homes for sale. Check the school tax line on property taxes in Farmers Branch.

Common questions

What school district is Farmers Branch in?

Most of Farmers Branch is in Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD, and a small portion is in Dallas ISD. Verify school assignment for any address directly with the district.

What is CFBISD's TEA rating?

Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD got an overall B, with a score of 81, in the Texas Education Agency's 2026 A–F ratings. Campus ratings are on TXschools.gov.

Why do some Farmers Branch homes go to schools in Irving?

CFBISD zones homes south of I-635 and west of I-35E to La Villita Elementary, Barbara Bush Middle School and Ranchview High School in Irving. Confirm the zone for each address.

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Last reviewed: 2026-09-24. Descriptions cover places and amenities, not the people who live there. We are committed to the Fair Housing Act.