Texas Schools Rank 32nd Nationally | Texas News

Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 24, 2026 · 1m

Texas ranks 32nd out of 50 states in overall education performance, with Massachusetts leading the pack — but there’s some silver lining: Texas placed 17th in school safety, its best showing in the study. However, it dropped to 46th in per-student spending and tied for 40th in student safety concerns, with New Mexico trailing last. As parents brace for back-to-school shopping, a tax-free weekend from August 7–9 may offer some relief, while school start dates vary widely — from as early as August 3rd to as late as the 19th, with major districts like Fort Worth and Houston beginning around the…