Plano 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.
Plano ISD is one of the highest-rated and most sought-after school districts in the state of Texas, serving approximately 46,500 students across the city of Plano and portions of surrounding communities. The district is renowned for its rigorous academic standards, nationally recognized high schools, and extensive Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate programs. Plano ISD consistently produces National Merit Scholars at rates well above state and national averages, and its schools regularly appear on lists of the best public schools in America.
Top Schools
Rice Middle School
middle SchoolHaggard Middle School
middle SchoolPlano Senior High School
high SchoolPlano West Senior High
high SchoolJasper High School
high SchoolFrequently Asked Questions
Why is Plano ISD one of the most sought-after districts in Texas?
Plano ISD serves approximately 46,500 students and earns an A TEA rating. The district is nationally recognized for academic rigor — it consistently produces National Merit Scholars at rates well above state and national averages. Plano West Senior High regularly appears on lists of the best public high schools in America. Extensive AP and IB programs, combined with Plano's central Collin County location near major tech and finance employers, make it a premier relocation destination.
Which Plano ISD schools are the highest rated?
Plano West Senior High earns an A+ rating and is one of the highest-performing public high schools in Texas. Plano Senior High School and Jasper High School are both rated A. Rice Middle School and Haggard Middle School also carry A ratings. The district's depth of quality across multiple campuses means every attendance zone offers strong options.
Does Plano ISD offer International Baccalaureate or other advanced programs?
Yes. Plano ISD is one of the few DFW districts offering both extensive AP coursework and IB programs. The district also offers career and technical education academies, dual-credit college courses, and specialized STEM pathways. The combination of academic breadth and depth is a major draw for families with high-achieving students.