Castleberry High School

Castleberry High School serves a tight-knit, working-class community on the northwest side of Fort Worth, where families tend to be deeply rooted and loyal to their local schools. The surrounding River Oaks and Lake Worth area has an unpretentious, blue-collar character — close enough to Fort Worth's growing amenities but with its own slower-paced, neighborhood feel. Families who prioritize community connection and want their kids in a smaller district environment, rather than the sprawl of larger Fort Worth-area schools, tend to find a comfortable home here, though those with strong academic priorities may want to weigh the school's below-average performance across English, math, and science.