Sunnyvale Middle

Tucked into the fast-growing suburb of Sunnyvale, just east of Dallas, this middle school consistently ranks among the best in Texas — and the numbers back it up, with especially strong showings in science and English. Sunnyvale itself has a small-town feel that families moving out of the city often fall in love with, offering newer neighborhoods and a tight-knit community without straying too far from the Dallas metro. Families who prioritize rigorous academics and want their kids in a high-performing environment during those critical middle school years will find a lot to like here.