📊 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 7 Rated Districts in Wise County, TX
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Alvord Independent School District | Alvord | 9/10 Excellent | 80th |
| #2 | Paradise Independent School District | Paradise | 7/10 Good | 65th |
| #3 | Decatur Independent School District | Decatur | 6/10 Average | 51st |
| #4 | Chico Independent School District | Chico | 5/10 Average | 41st |
| #5 | Bridgeport Independent School District | Bridgeport | 4/10 Below Average | 39th |
| #6 | Boyd Independent School District | Boyd | 4/10 Below Average | 32nd |
| #7 | Slidell Independent School District | Slidell | 1/10 Poor | 9th |
Best School Districts in Wise County, Texas (2026)
This page lists the 7 public school districts headquartered in Wise 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 Wise 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 Wise County, Texas? ▼
Among the 7 rated districts in Wise County, Texas, the highest-rated is Alvord Independent School District (Alvord), rated 9/10 (Excellent) and in the 80th 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.