📊 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 →
16 Rated Districts in the Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX Metro Area
STAAR 2023 · percentile among Texas districts
Best School Districts in the Beaumont-Port Arthur, 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 Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX metro area? ▼
Among the 16 rated districts in the Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX metro area, the highest-rated is Nederland Independent School District (Nederland), rated 9/10 (Excellent) and in the 84th 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.