John & Barbara Roderick Elementary

Royse City sits in the fast-growing stretch of exurban Texas between Dallas and the open countryside, where new subdivisions are popping up alongside longtime ranch land — and Roderick Elementary is part of that expanding Community ISD. Families moving into the area for more space and lower costs than closer-in suburbs will find a school that shows some bright spots in English but still has room to grow, particularly in math and science. It's a solid choice for families willing to get involved and help shape a school that's still finding its footing alongside a community that's growing up around it.