How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Dallas ISD | Houston ISD |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Dallas, Texas | Houston, Texas |
| Total Enrollment | 141,169 | 189,934 |
| Number of Schools | 239 | 273 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.8:1 | 15.6:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Dallas ISD | Houston ISD |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,470 | $13,072 |
| Federal Revenue | 19.6% | 23.2% |
| State Revenue | 8.0% | 8.0% |
| Local Revenue | 72.4% | 68.8% |
Dallas ISD
Federal State Local
Houston ISD
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Dallas ISD | Houston ISD |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6.0% | 6.7% |
| African American | 20.8% | 24.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 69.4% | 63.6% |
| Asian | 1.4% | 3.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 87.0% | 79.2% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Dallas ISD | Houston ISD |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 478 | 533 |
| Schools with AP | 37 | 43 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 362.3:1 | 717.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 21.3% | 24.1% |
School Types
Dallas ISD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 224
Houston ISD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 7
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 246
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.