Niche released the 2016 Best School Districts in America and Austin’s very own Eanes Independent School District came in 1^st in Texas and 2^nd in the country! The statistical and review website, Niche offers unique insight on every neighborhood and city in the US, helping people scout out the best places to live and raise a family.

The overall grade for each school district is based on a number of factors including the quality of academics, teachers,parent surveys, health, safety, extra curricular activities, sports, resources and facilities grade. Niche’s database consisted of 10,563 school districts receiving a grade, and 10,488 of those also received a final numerical ranking. Aside from Eanes, Highland Park ISD in the Dallas metro area, was the only other district in Texas to rank within the top 10, coming in at #6 in the country.

Eanes ISD is central in Austin, with 11 schools and a total of 8,005 students attending grades PK, & K- 12. According to the statistics, Eanes has a graduation rate of 97%, compared to the national average of 82%, and a less than 0.5% drop out rate. The student–teacher ratio is 14:1, and 96% of students in the district are considered proficient in reading and math subjects.

See how Eanes ISD grades came in:

• Academics: A+
• Health & Safety: A+
• Teachers: A+
• Resources & Facilities: A+
• Sports & Fitness: A
• Extracuriculars & Activities: A-
• Student Culture & Diversity: B-

Check out all of the top rankings and complete details for each school district on Niche’s list.