📊 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 →
9 Rated Districts in the Brownsville-Harlingen, TX Metro Area
STAAR 2023 · percentile among Texas districts
| Metro Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Los Fresnos Consolidated Independent School District | Los Fresnos | 8/10 Good | 79th |
| #2 | Brownsville Independent School District | Brownsville | 7/10 Good | 61st |
| #3 | Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District | Harlingen | 5/10 Average | 45th |
| #4 | Point Isabel Independent School District | Port Isabel | 5/10 Average | 41st |
| #5 | La Feria Independent School District | La Feria | 4/10 Below Average | 35th |
| #6 | Santa Rosa Independent School District | Santa Rosa | 3/10 Below Average | 26th |
| #7 | San Benito Consolidated Independent School District | San Benito | 3/10 Below Average | 24th |
| #8 | Rio Hondo Independent School District | Rio Hondo | 2/10 Poor | 17th |
| #9 | Santa Maria Independent School District | Santa Maria | 2/10 Poor | 13th |
Best School Districts in the Brownsville-Harlingen, 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 Brownsville-Harlingen, TX metro area? ▼
Among the 9 rated districts in the Brownsville-Harlingen, TX metro area, the highest-rated is Los Fresnos Consolidated Independent School District (Los Fresnos), rated 8/10 (Good) and in the 79th 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.