Community Resources
In addition to offering an ideal business climate, low cost of living, excellent schools, diverse neighborhoods, and the perfect balance of big-city amenities with small-town charm, Justin offers a variety of activities for every age and interest.
Education
Justin is served by the Northwest Independent School District, one of the largest and wealthiest school systems in the state. Northwest ISD (NISD) is one of the fastest-growing school districts in the state and attracts more than 1,400 new students each year. NISD spans 234 square miles and serves 14 communities in parts of three counties. The district operates two comprehensive high schools, an accelerated high school, five middle schools, 17 elementary schools, a special programs center, and a community-based youth residential program. There are three elementary schools, W R. Hatfield Elementary, Clara Love Elementary, and Justin Elementary in addition to Pike Middle School and Northwest High School.
Located within easy driving distance from several major universities, offering undergraduate and master degree programs in a variety of disciplines. Additionally, there are community colleges and technical schools that offer associate degrees.
Area Colleges & Universities
- Denton:
- Texas Woman's University
- University of North Texas
- Fort Worth (4 Campuses):
- Tarrant County College
- Texas Christian University
- Texas Wesleyan University
- The University of Texas at Arlington
Healthcare
Justin offers health care options from nearby hospitals and to a local nursing care facility. Four hospitals are located within 15 minutes of Justin. Two hospitals in Denton serve the Justin area and two hospitals recently opened in the Alliance corridor.
Medical Center Alliance, opened in February 2015, serves patients living and working in the Alliance Corridor with cardiac care, labor, and delivery, pediatric services, surgical and rapid response emergency care. Texas Health Resources Alliance features a medical staff representing most major specialties and a broad range of services, including surgery and emergency medicine. The City of Justin has two Mobile Intensive Care Unit (MICU) ambulances with two EMT / paramedics. Both of the units contain state-of-the-art equipment for emergency medical care. We also utilize the services provided by air ambulance companies such as Careflite.