Back to School: Texas ranks #26 Best School System in America

THE WOODLANDS, TX — It’s that time of the year again when educational sectors lead efforts to ensure that students have the tools needed to thrive when they return to the classroom. In order to determine the states that hold the best public school systems in the country, and hence, are most prepared for this back-to-school season, scholarship website Scholaroo presents its 2022’s Best & Worst Schools Systems.

Based on the analysis of 42 metrics organized into 3 key indicators of educational success — Student Success, School Quality, and Student Safety — the 2022 School Rankings ranked Texas #26 in the nation in providing a good environment for a student to succeed in school and maintain a healthy physical & mental lifestyle.

**2022 Best School Systems Rankings: Texas**
(in order of ranking, numerical ranking based on all-states position)

#26: Overall
#35: Student Success
#22: School Quality
#5: Student Safety

Other interesting insights:

• Texas ranks as the 8th state with the highest high school graduation rate.
• Texas is the #2 state with the lowest bullying rate in high school students.
• However, the state holds the 33rd highest average teachers' salary (adjusted per cost of living).

For the complete 2022 Best School Systems rankings and methodology, please visit:
https://scholaroo.com/state-education-rankings/