Texas Schools See Slight Increase in A and B ratings in 2026 Accountability Results

The Texas Education Agency released its 2026 A-F accountability ratings, showing a modest improvement in overall school performance statewide.

Of roughly 9,000 public school campuses evaluated, 61% received an A or B rating, compared with 59% last year. The results were relatively stable compared with 2025, although several trends emerged beneath the statewide numbers.

One notable change was the performance of economically disadvantaged campuses. In 2026, 396 campuses, where at least 80% of students are economically disadvantaged, earned an A rating. The campuses included:

• Dovalina Elementary in Laredo ISD
• Goodrich High School in Goodrich ISD
• Tool Elementary in Malakoff ISD
• Valley View South Elementary in Valley View ISD

The number of campuses receiving an A or B increased by two percentage points, while 585 campuses improved a rating below A in 2025 to an A this year.

"Today's ratings are a critical signal to Texas parents on how well their student's school is performing," said Mary Lynn Pruneda, director for education and workforce policy at Texas 2036.

The state's accountability system evaluates campuses, districts, and charter systems based on student achievement, school progress, and efforts to close achievement gaps. High schools, districts, and charter systems are also evaluated on college, career, and military readiness.

The percentage of campuses receiving an F also declined, falling from 5% in 2025 to 4% in 2026.

The results follow the Texas Legislature's approval of House Bill 2, an $8.5 billion public education investment that includes funding for chronically struggling campuses, private tutoring, and intervention programs.

While the latest ratings show incremental improvement, state education officials and researchers say the data also highlight campuses that continued to need additional support.