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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 City Profile
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 as one of the best small cities by WalletHub. In
2024, Southlake was named the best suburb to live in America and one of the best places to raise a
family by Niche.com.

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, 99%
percent of which will enroll in college. Equally exceptional in athletics and extracurricular activities, the
Southlake Carroll Dragons have gained a national reputation for all-around excellence.

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