📊 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 →
12 Rated Districts in the Wichita Falls, TX Metro Area
STAAR 2023 · percentile among Texas districts
| Metro Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Archer City Independent School District | Archer City | 10/10 Excellent | 98th |
| #2 | Windthorst Independent School District | Windthorst | 10/10 Excellent | 97th |
| #3 | Iowa Park Consolidated Independent School District | Iowa Park | 10/10 Excellent | 90th |
| #4 | Holliday Independent School District | Holliday | 9/10 Excellent | 89th |
| #5 | Bellevue Independent School District | Bellevue | 9/10 Excellent | 82nd |
| #6 | City View Independent School District | Wichita Falls | 7/10 Good | 60th |
| #7 | Midway Independent School District | Henrietta | 6/10 Average | 54th |
| #8 | Burkburnett Independent School District | Burkburnett | 5/10 Average | 48th |
| #9 | Henrietta Independent School District | Henrietta | 4/10 Below Average | 36th |
| #10 | Wichita Falls Independent School District | Wichita Falls | 3/10 Below Average | 29th |
| #11 | Petrolia Consolidated Independent School District | Petrolia | 3/10 Below Average | 27th |
| #12 | Electra Independent School District | Electra | 2/10 Poor | 16th |
Best School Districts in the Wichita Falls, 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 Wichita Falls, TX metro area? ▼
Among the 12 rated districts in the Wichita Falls, TX metro area, the highest-rated is Archer City Independent School District (Archer City), rated 10/10 (Excellent) and in the 98th 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.