McKinney Independent School District
AOfficial accountability rating: B (Texas Education Agency A–F rating, 2024-25 school year).
TEA released the 2024 and 2025 A–F accountability ratings on August 15, 2025, the most recent official ratings after a two-year pause from litigation. The letter grades shown elsewhere on this page are indicative composite grades compiled from public data, not the state’s official rating; confirm any district or campus rating at txschools.gov.
McKinney ISD serves approximately 23,100 students in one of the fastest-growing cities in the DFW metroplex. The district operates multiple high schools, middle schools, and elementary campuses that consistently earn high marks from the Texas Education Agency. McKinney ISD is known for its balance of academic rigor, career and technical education, and extracurricular excellence. The district benefits from strong community support and a growing tax base that has funded modern facilities and competitive teacher salaries. McKinney's combination of quality schools and relatively affordable housing makes it increasingly attractive to relocating families.
Top Schools
Wilmeth Elementary
elementary SchoolCockrill Middle School
middle SchoolMcKinney High School
high SchoolMcKinney Boyd High School
high SchoolMcKinney North High School
high SchoolFrequently Asked Questions
Why is McKinney ISD increasingly popular with relocating families?
McKinney ISD serves approximately 23,100 students in one of DFW's fastest-growing cities, earning an A TEA rating. The district offers strong academics, career and technical education, and modern facilities — all at a more affordable housing price point than Frisco, Plano, or Allen to the south. Strong community support and a growing tax base keep teacher salaries competitive and campuses well-funded.
Which McKinney ISD schools are the highest rated?
McKinney ISD operates three A-rated high schools: McKinney High School, McKinney Boyd High School, and McKinney North High School. Cockrill Middle School and Wilmeth Elementary are also rated A. The multi-campus model distributes students across the growing city, keeping schools manageable in size.
How does McKinney ISD compare to Frisco ISD for northern Collin County families?
Both districts are fast-growing and A-rated. Frisco ISD is larger (~65,000 students vs. ~23,100) and benefits from a more developed commercial base. McKinney ISD offers more affordable housing — families can often get a larger home in a top-rated district for significantly less than comparable Frisco properties. Both districts open new campuses regularly to manage growth.