📊 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 9 Rated Districts in Johnson County, TX
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Grandview Independent School District | Grandview | 9/10 Excellent | 88th |
| #2 | Joshua Independent School District | Joshua | 8/10 Good | 77th |
| #3 | Burleson Independent School District | Burleson | 8/10 Good | 71st |
| #4 | Keene Independent School District | Keene | 7/10 Good | 66th |
| #5 | Godley Independent School District | Godley | 5/10 Average | 48th |
| #6 | Rio Vista Independent School District | Rio Vista | 5/10 Average | 42nd |
| #7 | Cleburne Independent School District | Cleburne | 3/10 Below Average | 26th |
| #8 | Alvarado Independent School District | Alvarado | 3/10 Below Average | 24th |
| #9 | Venus Independent School District | Venus | 2/10 Poor | 11th |
Best School Districts in Johnson County, Texas (2026)
This page lists the 9 public school districts headquartered in Johnson 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 Johnson 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 Johnson County, Texas? ▼
Among the 9 rated districts in Johnson County, Texas, the highest-rated is Grandview Independent School District (Grandview), rated 9/10 (Excellent) and in the 88th 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.