📊 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 →
All 10 Rated Districts in Ellis County, TX
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Palmer Independent School District | Palmer | 9/10 Excellent | 83rd |
| #2 | Midlothian Independent School District | Midlothian | 8/10 Good | 79th |
| #3 | Maypearl Independent School District | Maypearl | 7/10 Good | 60th |
| #4 | Ennis Independent School District | Ennis | 6/10 Average | 58th |
| #5 | Waxahachie Independent School District | Waxahachie | 6/10 Average | 53rd |
| #6 | Italy Independent School District | Italy | 5/10 Average | 49th |
| #7 | Red Oak Independent School District | Red Oak | 4/10 Below Average | 36th |
| #8 | Ferris Independent School District | Ferris | 3/10 Below Average | 23rd |
| #9 | Avalon Independent School District | Avalon | 1/10 Poor | 8th |
| #10 | Milford Independent School District | Milford | 1/10 Poor | 3rd |
Best School Districts in Ellis County, Texas (2026)
This page lists the 10 public school districts headquartered in Ellis County, Texas that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using STAAR 2023 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in Texas, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in Ellis County may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in Ellis County, Texas? ▼
Among the 10 rated districts in Ellis County, Texas, the highest-rated is Palmer Independent School District (Palmer), rated 9/10 (Excellent) and in the 83rd 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 (STAAR 2023), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in Texas and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.