TEA Releases 2026 A-F Accountability Ratings on TXschools.gov
AUSTIN, Texas – August 14, 2026 – The Texas Education Agency (TEA) today announced the release of 2026 A-F Accountability Ratings for public school systems and campuses across the state.
1,202 districts and 9,105 campuses were rated in 2026. 24% of both districts and campuses increased in rating compared to 2025. 585 campuses across Texas improved from below an A to an A rating in 2026. In total, 85% of campuses that received an A-F rating statewide achieved acceptable academic performance (C or above).
A-F Ratings provide clear, accessible information on school and district performance, serving as an essential tool for parents, educators, policymakers and local communities to make informed decisions that support student success.
“This year’s A-F ratings illustrate the progress Texas public schools are making and acknowledge the hard work of our educators while illuminating areas of needed improvement to ensure that all students have access to a high-quality education. Through our commitment to transparency and accessibility, parents and the public can explore the ratings and associated resources to clearly understand the performance of their schools,” said Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath.
Texas’ accountability system gives all campuses the ability to earn high ratings no matter where students begin. 49% of high-poverty campuses that received an A-F rating earned an A or B rating in 2026, up from 47% last year, while the percentage of F-rated campuses declined.
The A–F Accountability System was established in 2017 by the 85th Texas Legislature through House Bill (HB) 22 to provide clear and consistent information on how schools are performing in three key areas: Student Achievement, School Progress and Closing the Gaps. Designed to drive continuous improvement, the A-F system helps ensure that all students, regardless of background, have access to a high-quality education that prepares them for success after graduation. A-F Ratings help educators and school systems celebrate successes and focus support where it is needed most, while the A–F Accountability System is structured to balance rigor, fairness and transparency; establishing goals for preparing students for postsecondary success while acknowledging their effort and progress.
To view the 2026 A-F Ratings for school systems and campuses, visit TXschools.gov.
TXschools.gov features several different features that allow visitors to better understand the accountability ratings data. This includes a map feature that enables users to search for schools by address and compare schools across selected data points.
2026 A-F Accountability Overview
District Performance
*May not equal 100% due to rounding. Of the 1,202 districts rated in 2026, 16 received a rating of Not Rated and are not included in this graphic.
Campus Performance
*May not equal 100% due to rounding. Of the 9,105 campuses rated in 2026, 560 (6%) received a rating of Not Rated and are not included on this graphic.
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