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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Improved Public Schools in Texas (2026)

The most improved public schools in Texas are Farias Elementary School, Calvin Nelms High School and Trinity Heights Gifted And Talented School.
A school's improvement is based on a its total rise in ranking spots during the last five years (2021-26).
Improved Rank Range: 4,731 6,728 Avg. Improved Rank: 5,375

Most Improved Public Schools in Texas (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Ranking Change (2021-26)
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Farias Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Rank Change: +6728
(from 7,086 to 358)
Grades: PK-5
1510 Chicago St
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 273-3400
Rank: #22.
Calvin Nelms High School
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +6726
(from 7,207 to 481)
Grades: 9-12
20625 Clay Rd
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 398-8031
Rank: #33.
Trinity Heights Gifted And Talented School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Rank Change: +6723
(from 6,976 to 253)
Grades: PK-8
1515 Lynn Haven Ave
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 925-7500
Rank: #44.
Neches High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +6037
(from 6,600 to 563)
Grades: 7-12
1509 Acr 346
Neches, TX 75779
(903) 584-3443
Rank: #55.
Boulevard Heights
Alternative School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +6022
(from 6,600 to 578)
Grades: K-12
5100 El Campo
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 814-6400
Rank: #66.
Midland Academy Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +5761
(from 6,799 to 1,038)
Grades: K-8
500 N Baird St
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 686-0003
Rank: #77.
Rochelle School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +5738
(from 6,222 to 484)
Grades: PK-12
5902 Lafayette
Rochelle, TX 76872
(325) 243-5224
Rank: #88.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +5630
(from 6,307 to 677)
Grades: PK-5
902 Shady Ln
Seagoville, TX 75159
(972) 749-6800
Rank: #99.
Markham Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Rank Change: +5623
(from 5,838 to 215)
Grades: PK-5
299 Ave I N
Markham, TX 77456
(979) 843-4340
Rank: #1010.
J Kawas Elementary School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Rank Change: +5546
(from 5,549 to 3)
Grades: PK-5
2100 S Milmo Ave
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 273-3700
Rank: #1111.
Menard High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +5505
(from 6,948 to 1,443)
Grades: 9-12
401 W Travis St
Menard, TX 76859
(325) 396-2513
Rank: #1212.
Dublin Intermediate School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +5497
(from 6,750 to 1,253)
Grades: 4-6
609 N Thomas
Dublin, TX 76446
(254) 445-2618
Rank: #1313.
Spearman High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +5453
(from 6,222 to 769)
Grades: 9-12
403 E 11th Ave
Spearman, TX 79081
(806) 659-2584
Rank: #1414.
Westhoff Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +5429
(from 5,910 to 481)
Grades: PK-8
244 Lynch Ave
Westhoff, TX 77994
(830) 236-5519
Rank: #1515.
Jack Lowe Sr Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +5343
(from 6,274 to 931)
Grades: PK-5
7000 Holly Hill Dr
Dallas, TX 75231
(972) 502-1700
Rank: #1616.
Olympia Hills
Charter School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +5332
(from 5,910 to 578)
Grades: 3-8
2122 Green Meadows
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 750-0426
Rank: #1717.
New Tech H S At B F Darrell High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +5213
(from 7,064 to 1,851)
Grades: 9-12
4730 Lancaster Rd
Dallas, TX 75216
(214) 932-7600
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Lyndon B Johnson High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +5167
(from 5,959 to 792)
Grades: 9-12
505 N Nugent
Johnson City, TX 78636
(830) 868-4025
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Heritage Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +5167
(from 7,001 to 1,834)
Grades: 7-8
8750 Fourwinds Dr
San Antonio, TX 78239
(210) 354-7753
Rank: #2020.
Gruver High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +5144
(from 5,910 to 766)
Grades: 9-12
601 Garrett Ave
Gruver, TX 79040
(806) 733-2477
Rank: #2121.
Hartley School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +5136
(from 5,838 to 702)
Grades: PK-12
901 Johnson St
Hartley, TX 79044
(806) 365-4458
Rank: #2222.
Leveretts Chapel High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +5114
(from 6,948 to 1,834)
Grades: 9-12
8956 State Hwy 42 N
Laird Hill, TX 75666
(903) 834-3181
Rank: #2323.
Nitsch Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +5111
(from 6,552 to 1,441)
Grades: K-5
4702 W Mount Houston
Houston, TX 77088
(832) 484-6400
Rank: #2424.
Gateway College Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +5103
(from 5,910 to 807)
Grades: K-12
3360 Westinghouse Rd
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 868-4947
Rank: #2525.
Sterling City School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +5100
(from 7,256 to 2,156)
Grades: PK-12
700 7th St
Sterling City, TX 76951
(325) 378-5821
Rank: #2626.
Mark Twain School For The Talented And Gifted
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +5090
(from 6,775 to 1,685)
Grades: K-8
724 Green Cove Ln
Dallas, TX 75232
(972) 749-3000
Rank: #2727.
White Deer High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +5070
(from 7,226 to 2,156)
Grades: 6-12
604 S Doucette
White Deer, TX 79097
(806) 883-2311
Rank: #2828.
Kennard Isd
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +4919
(from 6,822 to 1,903)
Grades: PK-12
304 Hwy Seven E
Kennard, TX 75847
(936) 655-2121
Rank: #2929.
Davila Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +4897
(from 6,269 to 1,372)
Grades: PK-5
7610 Dahlia St
Houston, TX 77012
(713) 924-1851
Rank: #3030.
Thrall High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +4875
(from 6,491 to 1,616)
Grades: 9-12
601 S Bounds St
Thrall, TX 76578
(512) 898-5193
Rank: #3131.
Tomball Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +4857
(from 6,166 to 1,309)
Grades: PK-4
1110 Inwood
Tomball, TX 77375
(281) 357-3280
Rank: #3232.
Tidehaven Intermediate School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +4822
(from 6,222 to 1,400)
Grades: 6-8
205 Fm 1095
Elmaton, TX 77440
(979) 843-4320
Rank: #3333.
Carmen Anaya Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +4770
(from 6,142 to 1,372)
Grades: PK-5
1000 W Dicker Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 784-8500
Rank: #3434.
Hogg Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +4750
(from 6,531 to 1,781)
Grades: 6-8
1100 Merrill St
Houston, TX 77009
(713) 802-4700
Rank: #3535.
Quanah High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +4731
(from 6,668 to 1,937)
Grades: 9-12
501 W 7th
Quanah, TX 79252
(940) 663-2791
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