The Texas Education Agency (TEA) this past Thursday announced the release of 2026 A-F Accountability Ratings for public school systems and campuses across the state.
The Overall Rating measures how much students are learning in each grade and whether they are ready for the next grade. It also shows how well a school or district prepares their students for success after high school in college, the workforce, or the military.
In Hockley and Cochran counties, four schools earned an “A” rating including Whitharral ISD (97 of 100); Sundown ISD (93 of 100); Ropes ISD (93 of 100); and Smyer ISD (93 of 100). Districts earn an “A” for exemplary performance when they serve most students well, encouraging high academic achievement and/or appropriate academic growth for almost all students. Most students will be prepared for eventual success in college, a career, or the military.
Districts earning a “B” include Whiteface CISD (88 of 100); Levelland ISD (80 of 100); and Morton ISD (80 of 100). Districts earn a “B” (80–89) for recognized performance when they serve many students well, encouraging high academic achievement and/or appropriate academic growth for most students.
Anton ISD was rated “C” (74 of 100). Districts earn a “C” (70–79) for acceptable performance when they serve many students well but need to provide additional academic support to many more students.
One thousand two hundred and two districts and 9,105 campuses were rated in 2026.
Statewide, 24% of both districts and campuses increased in rating compared to 2025, with 585 campuses across Texas improving from below an A to an A rating in 2026. In total, 85% of campuses that received an A-F rating statewide achieved acceptable academic performance (C or above). Forty-nine percent of high-poverty campuses that received an A-F rating earned an A or B rating in 2026, up from 47% last year, while the percentage of F-rated campuses declined.
A-F Ratings provide clear, accessible information on school and district performance, serving as an essential tool for parents, educators, policymakers and local communities to make informed decisions that support student success.
“This year’s A-F ratings illustrate the progress Texas public schools are making and acknowledge the hard work of our educators while illuminating areas of needed improvement to ensure that all students have access to a high-quality education. Through our commitment to transparency and accessibility, parents and the public can explore the ratings and associated resources to clearly understand the performance of their schools,” said Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath.
The A–F Accountability System was established in 2017 by the 85th Texas Legislature through House Bill (HB) 22 to provide clear and consistent information on how schools are performing in three key areas: Student Achievement, School Progress and Closing the Gaps.
Designed to drive continuous improvement, the A-F system helps ensure that all students, regardless of background, have access to a high-quality education that prepares them for success after graduation.
A-F Ratings help educators and school systems celebrate successes and focus support where it is needed most, while the A–F Accountability System is structured to balance rigor, fairness and transparency, and establishing goals for preparing students for postsecondary success while acknowledging their effort and progress.