Burleson, TX
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 30,920 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | Low |
| Health Care: | Limited |
| Housing Price: | Low |
| Income: | High |
Geography
Burleson sits south of Fort Worth and southwest of Dallas, in northern Texas.
Cultural Attractions
Each October brings Founders Day, when Burleson celebrates with arts and crafts, entertainment, and carnival rides.
Recreation
One hundred and ninety-two acres within the city are dedicated to parks, while Dallas and Fort Worth are nearby.
Historical
In 1881, the first building was deeded in Burleson.
Economy
In its early days, Burleson acted as a retail center for the surrounding agricultural area. It was also an important railroad town.
| Math score of schools here versus the state average [details] | Higher |
| Reading score of schools here versus the state average[details] | Higher |
| Number of elementary schools | 10 |
| Number of middle schools | 3 |
| Number of high schools | 2 |
| America's Best Colleges in the location itself / within 30 miles / within 50 miles | 0 / 1 / 2 |
High schools ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Medal | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| No data available. | |||
Colleges ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Rank | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amberton University | Garland, TX | Unranked | 1,586 |
| Criswell College | Dallas, TX | Unranked | N/A |
| Dallas Christian College | Dallas, TX | Unranked | N/A |
| DeVry University--Irving | Irving, TX | Unranked | 1,706 |
| Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education--Queretaro | Queretaro, QA | Unranked | 3,790 |
| Northwood University--Texas Campus | Cedar Hill, TX | Unranked | 526 |
| Parker College of Chiropractic | Dallas, TX | Unranked | N/A |
| Paul Quinn College | Dallas, TX | Unranked, Bacc. Coll. (W) | 567 |
| Southwestern Adventist University | Keene, TX | Unranked, Bacc. Coll. (W) | 874 |
| Southwestern Assemblies of God University | Waxahachie, TX | Tier 3, Bacc. Coll. (W) | 1,834 |
| Texas Christian University | Fort Worth, TX | #113, Nat. U. | 8,668 |
| University of North Texas | Denton, TX | Tier 4, Nat. U. | 34,153 |
| University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center--Dallas | Dallas, TX | Unranked | N/A |
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