One of the big draws in Coppell are the public school systems that has been rated "exemplary" by the Texas Education Agency. Two districts - the Coppell Independent School District (CISD) and the Carrollton Farmers Branch Independent School District -- serve students in the city. Both offer a diversified curriculum including bilingual education, gifted education, fine arts, special education and more.

There are numerous colleges and universities in the area that provide higher education opportunities. More than a dozen community colleges are in the area. The University of Texas has two campuses in the area. Private colleges include Baylor University, Southern Methodist University and Texas Christian University.

There are a variety of recreational opportunities in and around Coppell. Grapevine Lake, the fourth busiest lake in Texas, is located just west of the city. The lake features 146 miles of shoreline and has become the premier windsurfing, sailing and fishing area. The 7,380 acre area includes an extensive park system with public tennis courts, baseball and softball diamonds, football and soccer fields, jogging and biking trails, a swimming pool, playgrounds and picnic facilities.

North Dallas County is also a golf Mecca with three public golf courses, including one designed by golfing legend Byron Nelson. Coppell parks offer more than 116 acres of outdoor excitement. Andrew Brown West Park has 52 acres with jogging/walking trails, a playground, picnic shelters, baseball fields, basketball courts and a pond with a fishing dock. The city's Senior Center offers a variety of activities and programs for the elderly.

There are several shopping areas located throughout Coppell with more being added on a frequent basis. Within minutes is the Grapevine Mills Mall - a 1.5 million square foot facility located two miles west of the DFW Airport. Also nearby is the Vista Ridge Mall located in Lewisville.

The history of Coppell dates back to the late 1800s. In 1873, the community was first known as "Gibbs," in honor of the former Texas Senator and Lieutenant Governor Barnett Gibbs. In 1890, the community changed its name to "Coppell," in honor of George Coppell, the engineer credited with bringing the railroad to the city. Transportation has always played a key role in the emergence of the city. The Cotton Belt Railroad was the major form of transportation into the community until the 1920s, when automobiles and paved roads became more prevalent. In 1955, the City of Coppell was incorporated. Since 1974, when the Dallas Forth Worth International Airport was opened, the city of Coppell has experienced tremendous growth and continues to grow at a steady pace.