📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (STAAR 2023), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
13 Rated Districts in the Amarillo, TX Metro Area
STAAR 2023 · percentile among Texas districts
| Metro Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Vega Independent School District | Vega | 10/10 Excellent | 99th |
| #2 | Panhandle Independent School District | Panhandle | 10/10 Excellent | 92nd |
| #3 | Bushland Independent School District | Bushland | 9/10 Excellent | 89th |
| #4 | Claude Independent School District | Claude | 9/10 Excellent | 88th |
| #5 | Canyon Independent School District | Canyon | 9/10 Excellent | 84th |
| #6 | Groom Independent School District | Groom | 8/10 Good | 71st |
| #7 | Boys Ranch Independent School District | Boys Ranch | 7/10 Good | 66th |
| #8 | White Deer Independent School District | White Deer | 7/10 Good | 60th |
| #9 | Amarillo Independent School District | Amarillo | 6/10 Average | 59th |
| #10 | Highland Park Independent School District | Amarillo | 6/10 Average | 59th |
| #11 | Wildorado Independent School District | Wildorado | 6/10 Average | 56th |
| #12 | Adrian Independent School District | Adrian | 5/10 Average | 40th |
| #13 | River Road Independent School District | Amarillo | 4/10 Below Average | 39th |
Best School Districts in the Amarillo, TX Metro Area (2026)
Counties are assigned to metropolitan areas using the U.S. Census Bureau's 2023 delineation, and each district is placed in the county of its NCES directory listing. Ratings come from STAAR 2023 (Texas) and are percentile-ranked within the district's own state. Always confirm your assignment by address.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in the Amarillo, TX metro area? ▼
Among the 13 rated districts in the Amarillo, TX metro area, the highest-rated is Vega Independent School District (Vega), rated 10/10 (Excellent) and in the 99th percentile of Texas districts on STAAR 2023 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments, percentile-ranked against all rated districts in its state and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.