Texas’s education ranking depends on the metric and the source used. Here are a few reputable ways people compare state education performance, with typical outcomes for Texas:
- State-by-state education quality rankings (overall): Texas often lands in the middle of the pack among U.S. states, with various rankings placing it around the 20s to 40s range depending on the methodology and year. This reflects a mix of strong student achievement in some districts and ongoing challenges in others.
- Accountability and school performance (TEA data): The Texas Education Agency publishes annual accountability ratings for districts and campuses. In recent years, many districts and campuses earned A–C ratings, with continued emphasis on improved performance and closing achievement gaps, though results can vary by district and campus.
- National comparisons (surveys and think-tank analyses): National compilations (e.g., WalletHub, NEA, U.S. News) show Texas performing variably, often mid-to-lower on some indicators like graduation rates, standardized test outcomes, and college readiness, while sometimes showing gains in particular areas or programs.
- Higher education and college readiness: When looking at college readiness and postsecondary metrics, Texas’s performance ranges by institution and system, with some Texas universities ranking highly nationally while state-wide indicators may lag in others.
If you’d like, I can narrow this down to a specific aspect (overall rank, K–12 performance, district-level ratings, or higher education readiness), or pull the latest figures from the Texas Education Agency and major national rankings to give a precise current rank.
