What West Coast Parents Should Know About Frisco ISD and Southlake Carroll

Summary: Frisco ISD and Southlake Carroll ISD are two of the most sought-after public school districts in Texas—especially for luxury buyers relocating from the West Coast. Here’s how they compare, and what California parents need to know before choosing between them.

Moving from top districts like Palo Alto Unified or Beverly Hills Unified, many West Coast parents are cautious when it comes to public schools in a new state. Fortunately, both Frisco ISD and Southlake Carroll ISD offer world-class academics, elite extracurriculars, and high parent satisfaction.

Frisco ISD: Innovation and Growth

• Serves Frisco, parts of Plano, Little Elm, and McKinney

• One of the fastest-growing school districts in the nation

• Emphasis on small school model: more campuses, fewer students per school

• Strong in STEM, robotics, and fine arts

Frisco ISD Highlights:

• 12 high schools as of 2025, each capped at ~2,100 students

• Extensive dual credit and AP offerings

• Modern campuses with the latest tech integration

• Graduation rate over 98%

Southlake Carroll ISD: Tradition and Excellence

• Serves Southlake and small portions of surrounding cities

• Single high school system focused on community cohesion

• Renowned for academics, athletics, and parent involvement

• Consistent top rankings for test scores and graduation rates

Southlake Carroll Highlights:

• Dragon athletics program: nationally recognized in multiple sports

• 100% graduation rate

• Advanced coursework, gifted programs, and college placement support

• SAT average in 2024: 1315

Comparison Chart:

Feature	Frisco ISD	Southlake Carroll ISD
Graduation Rate	98%+	100%
High Schools	12	1
Campus Size	Smaller, multiple campuses	Single large campus
Focus	Innovation, growth, tech	Tradition, academic rigor
School Type	Zoned by neighborhood	Entire district feeds into one high school

Quote from Nitin Gupta, CRS, GRI, REALTOR®:

“My clients often ask, ‘Which one’s better?’ The answer depends on whether you want a tight-knit, traditional school experience or a modern, tech-forward environment.”

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