📊 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 →
Texas: 13 Rated Districts
STAAR 2023 · percentile among Texas districts
| Rank in TX | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Red Lick Independent School District | Texarkana | 10/10 Excellent | 96th |
| #2 | Pleasant Grove Independent School District | Texarkana | 10/10 Excellent | 93rd |
| #3 | Redwater Independent School District | Redwater | 9/10 Excellent | 89th |
| #4 | Maud Independent School District | Maud | 9/10 Excellent | 85th |
| #5 | Hooks Independent School District | Hooks | 9/10 Excellent | 80th |
| #6 | Malta Independent School District | New Boston | 8/10 Good | 76th |
| #7 | Simms Independent School District | Simms | 7/10 Good | 68th |
| #8 | Leary Independent School District | Texarkana | 6/10 Average | 51st |
| #9 | Hubbard Independent School District | Dekalb | 5/10 Average | 44th |
| #10 | DeKalb Independent School District | Dekalb | 4/10 Below Average | 37th |
| #11 | New Boston Independent School District | New Boston | 4/10 Below Average | 37th |
| #12 | Texarkana Independent School District | Texarkana | 3/10 Below Average | 27th |
| #13 | Liberty-Eylau Independent School District | Texarkana | 2/10 Poor | 13th |
Arkansas: 4 Rated Districts
EDFacts 2021–22 · percentile among Arkansas districts
| Rank in AR | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Foreman School District | Foreman | 6/10 Average | 56th |
| #2 | Fouke School District | Fouke | 6/10 Average | 56th |
| #3 | Ashdown School District | Ashdown | 4/10 Below Average | 33rd |
| #4 | Texarkana School District | Texarkana | 3/10 Below Average | 22nd |
Best School Districts in the Texarkana, TX-AR Metro Area (2026)
This metro area crosses state lines, so it is shown as one table per state. Each state rates its districts on its own test, and a 9/10 in one state is not comparable with a 9/10 in another.
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); EDFacts 2021–22 (Arkansas) 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 Texas part of the Texarkana, TX-AR metro area? ▼
Among the 13 rated districts in the Texas part of the Texarkana, TX-AR metro area, the highest-rated is Red Lick Independent School District (Texarkana), rated 10/10 (Excellent) and in the 96th percentile of Texas districts on STAAR 2023 reading and math proficiency.
What is the best-rated school district in the Arkansas part of the Texarkana, TX-AR metro area? ▼
Among the 4 rated districts in the Arkansas part of the Texarkana, TX-AR metro area, 2 share the top position at 6/10 (Average), 56th percentile of Arkansas districts on EDFacts 2021–22 reading and math proficiency: Foreman School District (Foreman); Fouke School District (Fouke).
Can I compare districts across state lines here? ▼
No. Each state uses its own assessment, so ratings and percentiles are only comparable among districts in the same state. Full methodology here.