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EDUCATION
& WORKFORCE
14 Campuses / 11,110 enrollment
(as of October 2018)
Academic Rankings: 5 campuses
recognized with honor distinction by
Texas Education Association
3 nearby Community Colleges
(Trinity Valley, Eastfield and TSTC)
8 Major Universities within 35 miles
1.3+ Million Workforce within 35
Minutes
Skills Concentration: Technology, Healthcare,
Engineering & Manufacturing
The Forney Independent School District (FISD) is one of the fastest growing school districts in the State of
Texas. FISD has been consistently ranked one of the best school districts in North Texas. They provide
innovative platforms for students to learn, career and technology education programs, fine arts, athletics
and college credit opportunities.
Forney is close to a variety of higher education institutions, technical schools and community colleges.
We are within a short driving distance from some of the top higher educational institutions in the State of
Texas. Some of these schools include Southern Methodist University, UT Southwestern Medical School
and the University of Texas at Dallas. Local community colleges include Trinity Valley Community College
(TVCC) in the neighboring city of Terrell and Eastfield College in the neighboring city of Mesquite. Texas
State Technical College (TSTC) offers courses in high demand technical fields at their regional campus
south of Dallas.