These are the best public schools in Texas, Niche says. Is your child’s on the list?
Every parent wants the best for their child, and this especially true when choosing a school.
Niche recently compiled a list of the best school districts in America, as well as every state and city. Data from the U.S. Department of Education, test scores, college data and Niche ratings determined the outcome.
Overall, three schools in Illinois took the No. 1 through No. 3 spots. However, Texas shows up on the list for the first time at No. 7, with Eanes Independent School District in Austin making the ranking.
According to the Texas Education Agency, there are 1,209 school districts in the state. Of those, 764,310 teachers serve more than 5 million students daily.
Check out the list of best school districts for Texas and Fort Worth.
Best school districts in Texas
- No. 1 Eanes ISD (Austin)
- No. 2 South Texas ISD (Mercedes)
- No. 3 Carroll ISD (Southlake)
- No. 4 Grapevine-Colleyville ISD (Grapevine)
- No. 5 Coppell ISD (Coppell)
- No. 6 Allen ISD (Allen)
- No. 7 Katy ISD (Katy)
- No. 8 Lovejoy ISD (Allen)
- No. 9 Argyle ISD (Flower Mound)
- No. 10 BASIS Texas Charter Schools (San Antonio)
Best school districts in Tarrant County
- No. 1 Carroll ISD (Southlake)
- No. 2 Grapevine-Colleyville ISD Grapevine
- No. 3 Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD (Bedford)
- No. 4 Mansfield ISD (Mansfield)
- No. 5 Keller ISD (Grapevine)
- No. 6 Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts (Fort Worth)
- No. 7 Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD (Fort Worth)
- No. 8 Birdville ISD (Haltom City)
- No. 9 Arlington ISD (Arlington)
- No. 10 White Settlement ISD (White Settlement)
Niche ranking methodology
Niche only uses the most up to date data from the U.S. Department of Education, Census and FBI.
Factors considered for the school districts ranking are the following.
Academics Grade: Based on state assessment proficiency, college enrollment data, and survey responses on academics from students and parents– 50%.
Teachers Grade: Based on teacher salary, teacher absenteeism, state test results, and survey responses on teachers from students and parents– 15%.
Culture & Diversity Grade: Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents– 12.5%.
Parent/Student Surveys on Overall Experience: Niche survey responses scored on a 1-5 scale regarding the overall experience of students and parents in the district– 12.5%.
Resources & Facilities Grade: Based on expenses per student, staffing, and survey responses on facilities from students and parents– 5%.
Clubs & Activities Grade: Based on expenses per student and survey responses on clubs and activities from students and parents– 2.5%.
Sports Grade: Based on the number of sports, participation, and survey responses on athletics and athletic facilities from students and parents– 2.5%.
This story was originally published October 8, 2024 at 12:12 PM.