Education, Talent & Workforce Dashboard

Understanding the Dallas Region's talent pipeline

Top line indicators

and how we compare statewide

as of Jan. 29, 2026

PRE-K ENROLLMENT

46%

of eligible children enrolled in pre-K
+2% vs. Texas

READING PERFORMANCE

56%

of grade 3-8 students meet standards
+2% vs. Texas

MATH PERFORMANCE

43%

of grade 3-8 students meet standards
+2% vs. Texas

Postsecondary
Readiness

78%

of graduating students considered college, career, or military ready
+2% vs. Texas

POSTSECONDARY ENROLLMENT

44%

of graduating seniors enrolling in postsecondary
-3% vs. Texas

POSTSECONDARY COMPLETION

30%

of students completing postsecondary within six years of high school
-1% vs. Texas

LIVING WAGE ATTAINMENT

33%

of Dallas County young adults earn a living wage
+4% vs. Texas

2024 Outcomes Report

Explore the Education, Talent & Workforce 2024 Outcomes Report for a complete look at key metrics for the Dallas Region and to learn more about the DRC’s work in early childhood, public education, higher education and talent and workforce.

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