Irving, TX
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 204,744 |
| Crime: | High |
| Cost of Living: | Low |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | Low |
| Income: | Average |
Climate
Irving experiences about 250 days of sushine each year, and has a moderate climate.
Geography
The city is located in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, adjacent to DFW International Airport.
Cultural Attractions
The city boasts the Irving Art Center, the National Scouting Museum, and the Mustangs of Las Colinas.
Recreation
The Campion Trails are 22 miles of hiking and biking trails along the river.
Economy
Irving is home to over 8,000 companies, and the global headquarters of four Fortune 500 Companies.
| Math score of schools here versus the state average [details] | Lower |
| Reading score of schools here versus the state average[details] | Lower |
| Number of elementary schools | 38 |
| Number of middle schools | 21 |
| Number of high schools | 18 |
| America's Best Colleges in the location itself / within 30 miles / within 50 miles | 0 / 2 / 2 |
High schools ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Medal | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booker T Washington High School | Dallas, TX | Honorable Mention | 696 |
| Coppell High School | Coppell, TX | Silver | 2,964 |
| Highland Park High School | Dallas, TX | Gold | 1,981 |
| North Hills School | Irving, TX | Honorable Mention | 1,185 |
| Pearce High School | Richardson, TX | Silver | 1,958 |
| Pegasus Charter High School | Dallas, TX | Bronze | 257 |
| School for the Talented and Gifted | Dallas, TX | Gold | 201 |
| School of Business & Management | Dallas, TX | Silver | 509 |
| School of Education & Social Services | Dallas, TX | Silver | 220 |
| School of Govt/Law/Law Enforcement | Dallas, TX | Silver | 395 |
| School of Health Professions | Dallas, TX | Silver | 531 |
| School of Science & Engineering | Dallas, TX | Gold | 396 |
| Universal Academy | Irving, TX | Bronze | 783 |
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 |
| Southwestern Christian College | Terrell, TX | Unranked, Bacc. Coll. (W) | N/A |
| 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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