Lubbock’s three major independent school districts received their report cards from the state — with one dropping down to a C rating.
The Texas Education Agency, on Aug. 14, released its 2026 A-F Accountability Ratings, handing out As, Bs, Cs, Ds and Fs that tell parents, educators and lawmakers which schools are excelling and which have work to do.
Lubbock-Cooper continues to lead area school districts with a high B rating, while Lubbock ISD saw improvement but retained its lower B rating.
Frenship ISD, on the other hand, fell from a B rating to a C rating, and its high schools also received a C rating.
Here’s how Lubbock’s three largest school districts and their high schools fared in their 2026 accountability ratings.
What are the TEA accountability ratings?
The new TEA A-F rating, which factors in many aspects, boils down to three “domains.”
70% of the score comes from the highest score of the following:
The other 30% comes from Closing the Gap, or how different student groups are performing.
Lubbock ISD sees improvement, but remains at B rating
Total enrollment: 23,029 students.
2025-26 overall rating: B (82/100).
2024-25 overall rating: B (80/100).
The 2025-26 three-domain ranking:
The district’s high schools’ overall A-F rating:
Lubbock-Cooper ISD continues to lead area school districts
Total enrollment: 8,094 students.
2025-26 overall rating: B (87/100).
2024-25 overall rating: B (89/100).
The 2025-26 three-domain ranking:
The district’s high schools’ overall A-F rating:
Frenship ISD falls to C rating
Total enrollment: 12,042 students.
2025-26 overall rating: C (77/100).
2024-25 overall rating: B (80/100).
The 2025-26 three-domain ranking:
The district’s high schools’ overall A-F rating:
To find more information about the different schools and the district’s ratings, visit txschools.gov.
Mateo Rosiles is the Texas Connect reporter for USA TODAY and its regional papers in Texas. Got a news tip for him? Email him at mrosiles@usatodayco.com.
This article originally appeared on Lubbock Avalanche-Journal: Are Lubbock-area school districts earning A’s or F’s? See 2026 ratings
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