Northwest Independent School District (NISD)

Northwest Independent School District (ISD) is fully vested in the community and committed to shaping the future through its quality educational programs. Schools located in the TAdult with Child Using Laptopown of Trophy Club include Byron Nelson High School, Medlin Middle School, and two elementary campuses: Samuel Beck Elementary and Lakeview Elementary.

In addition to serving Trophy Club through the four schools mentioned above, Northwest ISD operates an additional 21 campuses, spanning parts of three counties (Denton, Tarrant and Wise) and 13 other municipalities. This includes 16 elementary schools, five middle schools, two comprehensive high school, and an accelerated high school in nearby Roanoke. Northwest ISD is the second fastest growing school district in the state, and the staff is committed to preparing students to be future ready:

  • Ready for college
  • Ready for the global workplace
  • Ready for personal success

Northwest ISD attracts approximately 1,400 new students and their families each year. This rapid growth is a result of several factors:

  • Strong communities
  • The number of active housing developments
  • The attractive lifestyle in the area made possible by the strong housing, retail and business opportunities
  • A number of NISD's programs and initiatives, like:
    • Netbooks (mini laptops) for all 6th to 12th grade students
    • Career Academies for high school students
    • Highly-ranked athletics and fine arts programs