Garner College and Career Preparatory Academy

Weatherford sits about 25 miles west of Fort Worth, where Parker County's small-town charm meets easy access to the Metroplex — and Garner College and Career Preparatory Academy serves the rural communities surrounding this area. With scores hovering around the 30th percentile, this is a school that families in the district will want to watch closely, as there's clear room for academic growth across English, math, and science. Families who are engaged and proactive about supplementing their child's education at home may find the most success here, particularly those drawn to the quieter, wide-open lifestyle that defines this corner of North Texas.