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City Profile

Incorporated in 1956, the City of Southlake has developed a reputation for excellence in all facets of life
and business. From master-planned neighborhoods and exemplary public schools to nationally renowned
businesses and award-winning mixed-use developments, Southlake has become synonymous with first-
class development and quality of life. Southlake has consistently been ranked as one of the best places to
live by D Magazine and Fort Worth Magazine. In 2022, Southlake was given an A+ rating by Niche.com and
named #1 Best Suburb to Buy a House in DFW. In 2023, Southlake was named one of the best places to
raise a family in Texas, and one of the best places to live by Niche.com, one of the safest cities in Texas by
MoneyGeek.com, and ranked in the best small cities by WalletHub. In 2024 Southlake was named the best
suburbs to live in America and one of the best places to raise a family by Niche.com.

City Profile
Southlake is predominantly served by Carroll ISD, consistently rated for excellence in academics by the
Texas Education Agency. Enrollment at the school’s 11 campuses is just under 8,500 students – 100 percent
of which will enroll in college. Equally exceptional in athletics and extra-curricular activities, the Southlake
Carroll Dragons have gained a national reputation for all-around excellence.

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