Best Schools in Texarkana, Texas
24 schools · 14 Elementary · 4 Middle · 5 High · 1 Other
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Use this page to compare every school in Texarkana by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering EL
Elementary · Texarkana ISD. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Red Lick EL
Elementary · Red Lick ISD. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Pleasant Grove Int
Elementary · Pleasant Grove ISD. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Texarkana for 2026 are Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering EL (9.5/10), Red Lick EL (8.7/10), and Pleasant Grove Int (8.3/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 20 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
24
22 public · 2 private
Avg Score
6.2
out of 10
Median Home
$170,050
home value · ACS
Districts
5
serving the city
Schools
24
22 public · 2 private
Avg Score
6.2
out of 10
Median Home
$170,050
home value · ACS
Districts
5
serving the city
Rates 6.8/10 despite 77% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.5 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Texarkana schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +10.4 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Texarkana schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Texarkana
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (20 of 24). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering EL | 9.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Red Lick EL | 8.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Pleasant Grove Int | 8.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Red Lick Middle | 8.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Waggoner Creek EL | 8.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Pleasant Grove Middle | 8.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Pleasant Grove H S | 7.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Options Early Graduation H S | 6.8 / 10 |
| 9 | Liberty-eylau H S | 6.2 / 10 |
| 10 | St James Day School | 6.1 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 6.2/10
- Median household income
- $57,258
- Median home value
- $170,050
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25%
- Avg commute
- 17 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 59%
39% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Texarkana compares
Texas rank
#387 of 654
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-0.0
below Texas avg (6.3)
Median household income
$57k
77% of Texas median
Schools in this city
23
About Schools in Texarkana, Texas
Texarkana, Texas has 22 ranked public schools with a city-wide average score of 7.2 out of 10. Fourteen of those schools — 64% — score 7 or higher, meaning most parents will find a quality option without searching for rare exceptions. The range runs from solid performers at the base to genuinely high-caliber schools at the top.
The city's highest-scoring school is Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary, earning a 9.5 out of 10. Its math and engineering curriculum gives elementary-age students early STEM exposure — a differentiator uncommon at that grade level. Pleasant Grove schools dominate the rest of the upper tier: Pleasant Grove Intermediate scores 9.3, Pleasant Grove High School reaches 9.2, and Pleasant Grove Middle holds an 8.8. Three of the city's five top-ranked schools carry the Pleasant Grove name, signaling consistent district performance across all grade levels, not just one. Waggoner Creek Elementary rounds out the top five at 8.9, adding another high-scoring elementary campus to the city's options.
Texarkana's elementary tier stands out in particular. Three of the top five schools serve elementary or intermediate students, giving families with younger children several high-quality choices at the start of a K-12 path. That depth matters when planning five or more years in the same district — strong early schools often reflect the kind of district-wide investment that carries through middle and high school.
The 7.2 city average is a useful baseline, but it understates what the top schools offer. Morriss scores 2.3 points above that average, and Pleasant Grove High School clears it by a full two points. Parents who prioritize school quality over neighborhood proximity will find the city's upper tier genuinely competitive and worth researching before committing to a home address.
Elementary Schools
14 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 360 students · Kindergarten–5th | 9.5 |
| 2 | 509 students · Pre-K–2nd | 8.8 |
| 3 | 297 students · Kindergarten–4th | 8.7 |
| 4 | 483 students · 3rd–5th | 8.3 |
| 5 | 347 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.2 |
| 6 | 296 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten | 7.3 |
| 7 | 339 students · Kindergarten–2nd | 5.7 |
| 8 | 571 students · 1st–4th | 4.3 |
| 9 | 120 students · Pre-K–8th | 3.9 |
| 10 | 403 students · Pre-K–5th | 3.3 |
Show all 14 elementary schools in Texarkana
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Middle Schools
4 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 222 students · 5th–8th | 8.2 |
| 2 | 529 students · 6th–8th | 8.0 |
| 3 | 1,361 students · 6th–8th | 6.0 |
| 4 | 582 students · 5th–8th | 3.2 |
High Schools
5 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 753 students · 9th–12th | 7.9 |
| 2 | 69 students · 9th–12th | 6.8 |
| 3 | 536 students · 9th–12th | 6.2 |
| 4 | 1,762 students · 9th–12th | 6.0 |
| 5 | 411 students · 5th–12th | 5.8 |
Other Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 304 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | 5.0 |
Schools in Texarkana
Texarkana, Texas · 24 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 2 ZIP codes
Median Income
$57,258
Median Home Value
$170,050
Median Rent
$1,045/mo
Population
61,863
College Educated
25%
Homeownership
59%
Avg Commute
17 min
Poverty Rate
16.4%
Community Profile
Texarkana has a median household income of $57,258. It is an area where 25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $170,050, with a median rent of $1,045/month. The area has a poverty rate of 16.4%. Residents enjoy a short average commute of 17 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Texas
- Elementary
- 14
- Middle
- 4
- High
- 5
- Other
- 1
Resources
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How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Common questions about schools in Texarkana, Texas
How many schools are in Texarkana, Texas?
Texarkana has 24 schools, including 22 public and 2 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Texarkana, Texas?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Texarkana is 6.2 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Texarkana, Texas?
The top-ranked school in Texarkana on MySchoolScout is Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering EL with a composite score of 9.5/10.
What is the best elementary school in Texarkana, Texas?
The top-ranked elementary school in Texarkana on MySchoolScout is Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering EL with a composite score of 9.5/10.
What is the best middle school in Texarkana, Texas?
The top-ranked middle school in Texarkana on MySchoolScout is Red Lick Middle with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What is the best high school in Texarkana, Texas?
The top-ranked high school in Texarkana on MySchoolScout is Pleasant Grove H S with a composite score of 7.9/10.
How many school districts serve Texarkana, Texas?
Texarkana is served by 5 school districts: Leary ISD, Liberty-eylau ISD, Pleasant Grove ISD, Red Lick ISD, Texarkana ISD.
What is the education level in Texarkana, Texas?
According to Census data, 25% of adults in Texarkana have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Texarkana, Texas?
The median household income in Texarkana is approximately $57,258 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Texarkana, Texas?
Yes, Texarkana has 2 private schools alongside 22 public schools. The top-rated private school is St James Day School with a score of 6.1/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Texarkana, Texas?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Texarkana is 12.3:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Texarkana, Texas?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.