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Texas · 641 graded towns

Towns and cities in Texas

58 of Texas’ 641 graded towns and cities (9%) grade A− or better nationally, against 25% of U.S. towns. Iowa Park ranks first in the state with an A+; cost of living (A−) and schools (A−) are its strongest grades; jobs & income (B−) is its lowest.

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641
towns of 2,500+ with an overall grade
58
grade A− or better nationally
1
of 2,500+ without enough data for a grade
358
smaller places (1,000–2,499) with subject grades
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A+2A17A−39B+43B53B−61C+66C59C−104D135D−62

All 641 graded towns, by county

Every town of 2,500+ residents with an overall grade, in 188 counties, A to Z inside each. The rank is among 640 Texas towns on the best places to live list. A town that spans counties is listed in the one where most of it lies.

641 graded towns, A to Z.

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Anderson County 1 graded

  1. DPalestine#490 of 64019,555

Andrews County 1 graded

  1. C−Andrews#366 of 64013,665

Angelina County 3 graded

  1. B−Diboll#192 of 6405,125
  2. C−Hudson#430 of 6405,328
  3. D−Lufkin#616 of 64034,350

Aransas County 1 graded

  1. D−Rockport#585 of 64011,348

Atascosa County 4 graded

  1. BJourdanton#137 of 6404,751
  2. CLytlealso in Medina County#293 of 6403,626
  3. CPleasanton#330 of 64011,511
  4. CPoteet#303 of 6403,010

Austin County 2 graded

  1. C−Bellville#365 of 6404,379
  2. C−Sealy#345 of 6407,937

Bailey County 1 graded

  1. B−Muleshoe#187 of 6405,162

Bandera County 1 graded

  1. DLakehillsunincorporated, Bandera County#572 of 6406,130

Bastrop County 7 graded

  1. DBastrop#466 of 64013,383
  2. C−Camp Swiftunincorporated, Bastrop County#415 of 6408,239
  3. D−Cedar Creekunincorporated, Bastrop County#583 of 6404,440
  4. DCircle D-KC Estatesunincorporated, Bastrop County#447 of 6403,135
  5. C−Elgin#439 of 64013,327
  6. CSmithville#319 of 6404,367
  7. B−Wyldwoodunincorporated, Bastrop County#154 of 6404,934

Baylor County 1 graded

  1. B+Seymour#63 of 6402,574

Bee County 1 graded

  1. DBeeville#543 of 64013,086

Bell County 8 graded

  1. C−Belton#370 of 64025,964
  2. C−Harker Heights#428 of 64035,195
  3. D−Killeen#622 of 640161,883
  4. C+Morgan's Point Resort#266 of 6404,746
  5. DNolanville#495 of 6407,983
  6. BSalado#146 of 6402,565
  7. DTemple#513 of 64098,412
  8. C+Troy#215 of 6403,585

Bexar County 22 graded

  1. BAlamo Heights#101 of 6407,632
  2. D−Balcones Heights#604 of 6402,728
  3. CCastle Hills#314 of 6403,948
  4. DConverse#481 of 64032,481
  5. B+Cross Mountainunincorporated, Bexar County#78 of 6403,752
  6. D−Elmendorf#614 of 6403,111
  7. A−Fair Oaks Ranchalso in Kendall County#44 of 64012,025
  8. BHelotes#123 of 64010,387
  9. BHollywood Park#145 of 6403,140
  10. C−Kirby#418 of 6408,211
  11. B+Lackland AFBunincorporated, Bexar County#74 of 6406,785
  12. DLeon Valley#547 of 64011,563
  13. CLive Oak#339 of 64016,426
  14. DSan Antonio#526 of 6401,548,422
  15. C−Sandy Oaks#369 of 6405,874
  16. C+Scenic Oaksunincorporated, Bexar County#262 of 64010,569
  17. C−Selmaalso in Guadalupe County#411 of 64011,955
  18. BShavano Park#147 of 6403,861
  19. B+Terrell Hills#68 of 6405,215
  20. B−Timberwood Parkunincorporated, Bexar County#171 of 64035,413
  21. DUniversal City#463 of 64020,399
  22. C−Windcrest#432 of 6405,809

Bosque County 1 graded

  1. BClifton#103 of 6403,523

Bowie County 4 graded

  1. DNash#460 of 6404,269
  2. DNew Boston#446 of 6404,560
  3. D−Texarkana#625 of 64036,195
  4. DWake Village#464 of 6405,796

Brazoria County 13 graded

  1. CAlvin#321 of 64030,115
  2. B−Angleton#160 of 64021,295
  3. C+Brazoria#239 of 6402,882
  4. DClute#499 of 64010,821
  5. C−Freeport#388 of 64010,508
  6. C+Iowa Colony#260 of 64020,503
  7. C−Lake Jackson#443 of 64027,803
  8. C+Manvel#227 of 64020,699
  9. BPearland#116 of 640129,930
  10. B−Richwood#214 of 6404,777
  11. BSweeny#153 of 6403,594
  12. C−West Columbia#361 of 6403,636
  13. C−Wild Peach Villageunincorporated, Brazoria County#375 of 6402,502

Brazos County 2 graded

  1. DBryan#563 of 64091,996
  2. BCollege Station#136 of 640127,472

Brewster County 1 graded

  1. B+Alpine#92 of 6405,989

Brooks County 1 graded

  1. DFalfurrias#471 of 6404,248

Brown County 2 graded

  1. DBrownwood#486 of 64018,635
  2. CEarly#302 of 6403,117

Burleson County 1 graded

  1. C+Caldwell#224 of 6404,970

Burnet County 3 graded

  1. B−Burnet#182 of 6406,939
  2. DGranite Shoals#456 of 6405,498
  3. DMarble Falls#575 of 6409,633

Caldwell County 2 graded

  1. C−Lockhart#340 of 64018,159
  2. CLuling#308 of 6405,920

Calhoun County 1 graded

  1. C+Port Lavaca#255 of 64011,060

Callahan County 1 graded

  1. B−Clyde#202 of 6404,024

Cameron County 14 graded

  1. DBrownsville#559 of 640192,957
  2. C−Cameron Parkunincorporated, Cameron County#387 of 6405,955
  3. CCombes#332 of 6403,255
  4. DEncantada-Ranchito-El Calabozunincorporated, Cameron County#512 of 6402,552
  5. DHarlingen#557 of 64072,467
  6. DLa Feria#502 of 6407,222
  7. C−La Palomaunincorporated, Cameron County#441 of 6402,797
  8. DLaguna Vista#478 of 6403,780
  9. C−Laurelesunincorporated, Cameron County#438 of 6404,224
  10. DLos Fresnos#545 of 6408,703
  11. D−Port Isabel#638 of 6405,302
  12. C−Primera#371 of 6405,478
  13. B−Rancho Viejo#208 of 6402,851
  14. D−San Benito#600 of 64024,980

Camp County 1 graded

  1. C−Pittsburg#367 of 6404,676

Cass County 1 graded

  1. C−Atlanta#407 of 6405,478

Castro County 1 graded

  1. C+Dimmitt#242 of 6404,069

Chambers County 3 graded

  1. B+Beach City#90 of 6403,438
  2. B−Mont Belvieu#178 of 64010,673
  3. BWinnieunincorporated, Chambers County#106 of 6403,290

Cherokee County 3 graded

  1. DJacksonville#532 of 64014,658
  2. C+Rusk#245 of 6405,568
  3. CShadybrookunincorporated, Cherokee County#282 of 6402,810

Childress County 1 graded

  1. BChildress#107 of 6405,650

Clay County 1 graded

  1. B+Henrietta#62 of 6403,258

Coleman County 1 graded

  1. CColeman#304 of 6403,991

Collin County 18 graded

  1. A−Allen#29 of 640113,447
  2. C+Anna#254 of 64035,245
  3. A−Celina#50 of 64064,427
  4. BFairview#140 of 64010,913
  5. C−Farmersville#391 of 6405,531
  6. A−Friscoalso in Denton County#31 of 640236,955
  7. C+Josephine#263 of 64010,208
  8. C−Lavon#386 of 64011,888
  9. BLowry Crossing#133 of 6402,521
  10. A−Lucas#41 of 6408,896
  11. A−McKinney#52 of 640236,001
  12. A−Melissa#21 of 64029,969
  13. AMurphy#16 of 64020,985
  14. AParker#3 of 6406,462
  15. B+Plano#91 of 640293,028
  16. BPrinceton#152 of 64043,524
  17. A−Prosperalso in Denton County#43 of 64045,605
  18. A−Wylie#40 of 64063,842

Colorado County 2 graded

  1. CColumbus#336 of 6403,821
  2. B−Eagle Lake#180 of 6403,546

Comal County 4 graded

  1. B−Bulverde#172 of 6407,337
  2. B−Canyon Lakeunincorporated, Comal County#213 of 64033,883
  3. A−Garden Ridge#32 of 6404,371
  4. B−New Braunfelsalso in Guadalupe County#169 of 640122,492

Comanche County 1 graded

  1. C−Comanche#344 of 6404,420

Cooke County 1 graded

  1. DGainesville#472 of 64018,528

Coryell County 2 graded

  1. C−Copperas Cove#403 of 64040,118
  2. CGatesville#331 of 64016,422

Crane County 1 graded

  1. B−Crane#179 of 6403,303

Dallam County 1 graded

  1. C+Dalhartalso in Hartley County#232 of 6408,377

Dallas County 24 graded

  1. C−Addison#404 of 64017,195
  2. DBalch Springs#517 of 64027,258
  3. DCedar Hill#483 of 64049,801
  4. C−Cockrell Hill#347 of 6403,638
  5. ACoppell#17 of 64041,386
  6. DDallas#567 of 6401,329,491
  7. DDeSoto#561 of 64056,681
  8. DDuncanville#515 of 64038,915
  9. C−Farmers Branch#376 of 64038,320
  10. C−Garland#379 of 640249,625
  11. DGlenn Heightsalso in Ellis County#459 of 64020,327
  12. DGrand Prairiealso in Tarrant County#450 of 640209,434
  13. B+Highland Park#71 of 6408,764
  14. D−Hutchins#629 of 6408,206
  15. C−Irving#389 of 640257,076
  16. D−Lancaster#601 of 64040,526
  17. DMesquite#533 of 640150,693
  18. B−Richardsonalso in Collin County#157 of 640118,542
  19. C+Rowlett#229 of 64067,890
  20. B+Sachsealso in Collin County#66 of 64032,834
  21. DSeagoville#487 of 64021,077
  22. B+Sunnyvale#72 of 6409,008
  23. AUniversity Park#9 of 64025,323
  24. D−Wilmer#580 of 6406,768

Dawson County 1 graded

  1. DLamesa#566 of 6408,103

DeWitt County 1 graded

  1. DCuero#448 of 6408,264

Deaf Smith County 1 graded

  1. CHereford#327 of 64014,976

Denton County 29 graded

  1. AArgyle#4 of 6406,372
  2. CAubrey#288 of 6409,066
  3. BCarrolltonalso in Dallas County#110 of 640134,562
  4. B+Corinth#75 of 64025,297
  5. CDenton#284 of 640169,431
  6. ADouble Oak#10 of 6403,051
  7. A−Flower Mound#22 of 64079,540
  8. CHackberry#310 of 6402,954
  9. B−Hickory Creek#167 of 6406,875
  10. A−Highland Village#37 of 64016,029
  11. BJustin#124 of 6407,285
  12. BKrum#141 of 6406,808
  13. BLake Dallas#131 of 6407,852
  14. B+Lantanaunincorporated, Denton County#97 of 64012,766
  15. B−Lewisville#194 of 640139,006
  16. B−Little Elm#206 of 64062,727
  17. B+Northlake#98 of 64012,036
  18. C+Oak Point#271 of 6406,909
  19. C+Paloma Creekunincorporated, Denton County#264 of 6403,016
  20. BPaloma Creek Southunincorporated, Denton County#125 of 6408,860
  21. B+Pilot Point#99 of 6408,052
  22. APonder#14 of 6402,863
  23. C+Providence Village#243 of 64012,498
  24. BRoanoke#144 of 64010,931
  25. B+Sanger#65 of 64010,238
  26. B−Savannahunincorporated, Denton County#199 of 6406,469
  27. BShady Shores#130 of 6402,998
  28. BThe Colony#139 of 64046,196
  29. ATrophy Club#11 of 64013,695

Dimmit County 1 graded

  1. DCarrizo Springs#539 of 6404,491

Duval County 1 graded

  1. D−San Diegoalso in Jim Wells County#621 of 6403,503

Eastland County 2 graded

  1. A−Cisco#34 of 6403,980
  2. DEastland#491 of 6403,737

Ector County 2 graded

  1. D−Odessa#586 of 640122,707
  2. C−West Odessaunincorporated, Ector County#425 of 64032,594

El Paso County 13 graded

  1. DAgua Dulceunincorporated, El Paso County#454 of 6402,697
  2. DAnthony#571 of 6404,539
  3. C−Canutillounincorporated, El Paso County#373 of 6405,962
  4. DEl Paso#475 of 640683,012
  5. C−Fabensunincorporated, El Paso County#390 of 6404,818
  6. C−Fort Blissunincorporated, El Paso County#436 of 64011,460
  7. D−Homestead Meadows Northunincorporated, El Paso County#612 of 6405,795
  8. D−Homestead Meadows Southunincorporated, El Paso County#624 of 6406,660
  9. C−Horizon City#437 of 64025,118
  10. C−San Elizario#402 of 64010,138
  11. C−Socorro#383 of 64038,787
  12. DSparksunincorporated, El Paso County#555 of 6404,134
  13. C+Westwayunincorporated, El Paso County#236 of 6403,484

Ellis County 7 graded

  1. CEnnis#320 of 64025,694
  2. CFerris#290 of 6404,291
  3. BMidlothian#128 of 64046,683
  4. B+Ovilla#94 of 6404,808
  5. A−Palmeranother Palmer is in Cameron County#42 of 6402,644
  6. C−Red Oak#362 of 64020,394
  7. C+Waxahachie#267 of 64050,090

Erath County 2 graded

  1. BDublin#105 of 6403,400
  2. B−Stephenville#155 of 64021,793

Falls County 1 graded

  1. C−Marlin#396 of 6405,599

Fannin County 1 graded

  1. DBonham#476 of 64011,263

Fayette County 2 graded

  1. C−La Grange#374 of 6404,509
  2. C−Schulenburg#422 of 6402,837

Fort Bend County 16 graded

  1. A−Cinco Ranchunincorporated, Fort Bend County · also in Harris County#47 of 64018,611
  2. A−Cumingsunincorporated, Fort Bend County#49 of 6402,535
  3. C−Four Cornersunincorporated, Fort Bend County#349 of 64011,692
  4. CFresnounincorporated, Fort Bend County#289 of 64024,560
  5. AFulshear#12 of 64064,630
  6. CMeadows Place#283 of 6404,546
  7. C−Mission Bendunincorporated, Fort Bend County · also in Harris County#419 of 64036,586
  8. B−Missouri City#197 of 64077,327
  9. B+Needville#87 of 6403,114
  10. BPecan Groveunincorporated, Fort Bend County#129 of 64024,272
  11. C−Richmond#417 of 64013,389
  12. CRosenberg#328 of 64042,701
  13. B+Siennaunincorporated, Fort Bend County#86 of 64024,992
  14. C−Stafford#353 of 64018,043
  15. BSugar Land#102 of 640107,726
  16. B−Weston Lakes#165 of 6404,570

Franklin County 1 graded

  1. B+Mount Vernon#88 of 6402,610

Freestone County 2 graded

  1. DFairfield#461 of 6403,029
  2. B−Teague#207 of 6403,595

Frio County 2 graded

  1. CDilley#292 of 6403,809
  2. DPearsall#458 of 6409,170

Gaines County 1 graded

  1. BSeminole#112 of 6407,730

Galveston County 12 graded

  1. C−Bacliffunincorporated, Galveston County#399 of 6409,541
  2. D−Bolivar Peninsulaunincorporated, Galveston County#623 of 6402,951
  3. CDickinson#325 of 64021,908
  4. A−Friendswoodalso in Harris County#30 of 64041,319
  5. D−Galveston#587 of 64053,636
  6. DHitchcock#511 of 6407,722
  7. C−Kemah#355 of 6403,097
  8. D−La Marque#609 of 64020,324
  9. B+League City#84 of 640119,905
  10. C+San Leonunincorporated, Galveston County#273 of 6406,458
  11. B−Santa Fe#196 of 64013,913
  12. DTexas City#520 of 64059,733

Garza County 1 graded

  1. DPost#453 of 6403,494

Gillespie County 1 graded

  1. B−Fredericksburg#200 of 64011,893

Gonzales County 1 graded

  1. D−Gonzales#639 of 6407,239

Gray County 1 graded

  1. DPampa#535 of 64016,414

Grayson County 7 graded

  1. CDenison#286 of 64026,822
  2. A−Gunter#39 of 6402,574
  3. BHowe#119 of 6403,686
  4. DPottsboro#455 of 6402,767
  5. DSherman#518 of 64052,417
  6. AVan Alstyne#8 of 6408,012
  7. B−Whitesboro#175 of 6404,188

Gregg County 6 graded

  1. DGladewateralso in Upshur County#570 of 6406,306
  2. DKilgorealso in Rusk County#449 of 64013,531
  3. B−Lake Cherokeeunincorporated, Gregg County · also in Rusk County#205 of 6403,093
  4. C+Liberty Cityunincorporated, Gregg County#280 of 6402,648
  5. C−Longview#385 of 64083,236
  6. BWhite Oak#127 of 6406,186

Grimes County 1 graded

  1. D−Navasota#581 of 6409,904

Guadalupe County 4 graded

  1. B−Cibolo#189 of 64039,019
  2. C+Redwoodunincorporated, Guadalupe County#268 of 6403,441
  3. B−Schertz#159 of 64045,978
  4. DSeguin#569 of 64041,048

Hale County 2 graded

  1. A−Abernathyalso in Lubbock County#24 of 6402,826
  2. D−Plainview#611 of 64019,314

Hamilton County 1 graded

  1. C+Hamilton#246 of 6403,016

Hansford County 1 graded

  1. A−Spearman#45 of 6402,956

Hardin County 2 graded

  1. A−Lumberton#48 of 64014,123
  2. C−Silsbee#420 of 6406,613

Harris County 32 graded

  1. D−Aldineunincorporated, Harris County#593 of 64017,167
  2. C+Atascocitaunincorporated, Harris County#221 of 64099,354
  3. DBarrettunincorporated, Harris County#477 of 6403,273
  4. DBaytown#574 of 64086,561
  5. CBellaire#297 of 64017,434
  6. BBunker Hill Village#134 of 6403,896
  7. D−Channelviewunincorporated, Harris County#595 of 64043,605
  8. DCloverleafunincorporated, Harris County#470 of 64024,063
  9. CCrosbyunincorporated, Harris County#317 of 6404,617
  10. B−Deer Park#158 of 64034,282
  11. B+El Lago#85 of 6402,984
  12. CGalena Park#305 of 64010,352
  13. CHighlandsunincorporated, Harris County#291 of 6406,335
  14. D−Houston#606 of 6402,397,315
  15. DHumble#503 of 64016,484
  16. BHunters Creek Village#143 of 6404,498
  17. DJacinto City#523 of 6409,388
  18. C+Jersey Village#274 of 6407,729
  19. C+Katyalso in Fort Bend County and Waller County#225 of 64028,373
  20. CLa Porte#300 of 64037,983
  21. BNassau Bay#126 of 6405,210
  22. DPasadena#562 of 640148,539
  23. B−Piney Point Village#188 of 6403,141
  24. B−Seabrook#181 of 64013,974
  25. D−South Houston#603 of 64016,407
  26. C−Springunincorporated, Harris County#408 of 64068,580
  27. B+Spring Valley Village#95 of 6404,402
  28. ATaylor Lake Village#7 of 6403,774
  29. A−The Woodlandsunincorporated, Harris County · also in Montgomery County#54 of 640121,002
  30. B−Tomball#209 of 64015,768
  31. C−Webster#357 of 64012,507
  32. BWest University Place#148 of 64015,158

Harrison County 2 graded

  1. C+Hallsville#259 of 6404,895
  2. DMarshall#521 of 64024,467

Haskell County 1 graded

  1. B+Haskell#96 of 6403,095

Hays County 6 graded

  1. A−Belterraunincorporated, Hays County#25 of 6406,978
  2. C+Buda#253 of 64016,166
  3. A−Dripping Springs#36 of 64011,167
  4. C+Kyle#258 of 64069,917
  5. C−San Marcos#424 of 64077,830
  6. C+Wimberley#217 of 6402,909

Henderson County 3 graded

  1. C−Athens#414 of 64013,870
  2. B−Chandler#184 of 6404,081
  3. C−Gun Barrel City#395 of 6407,133

Hidalgo County 34 graded

  1. D−Alamo#620 of 64020,625
  2. D−Alton#637 of 64024,138
  3. DDoffingunincorporated, Hidalgo County#482 of 6405,004
  4. D−Donna#628 of 64016,698
  5. DDoolittleunincorporated, Hidalgo County#551 of 6406,203
  6. DEdcouch#531 of 6402,650
  7. DEdinburg#560 of 640110,700
  8. DElsa#522 of 6405,820
  9. DHidalgo#457 of 64015,376
  10. DIndian Hillsunincorporated, Hidalgo County#529 of 6402,961
  11. C−La Blancaunincorporated, Hidalgo County#400 of 6402,998
  12. DLa Homaunincorporated, Hidalgo County#556 of 64011,285
  13. C−La Joya#405 of 6405,257
  14. DLa Villa#576 of 6403,257
  15. C−McAllen#412 of 640150,640
  16. D−Mercedes#626 of 64017,915
  17. C−Midway Northunincorporated, Hidalgo County#442 of 6403,594
  18. DMila Doceunincorporated, Hidalgo County#452 of 6407,731
  19. DMission#485 of 64088,992
  20. DMurillounincorporated, Hidalgo County#573 of 6408,883
  21. C+North Alamounincorporated, Hidalgo County#278 of 6404,819
  22. DOlivarezunincorporated, Hidalgo County#536 of 6406,326
  23. DPalmhurst#489 of 6402,562
  24. DPalmview#528 of 64015,878
  25. DPenitas#507 of 6406,495
  26. DPharr#492 of 64080,830
  27. DProgreso#519 of 6405,148
  28. D−Salida del Sol Estatesunincorporated, Hidalgo County#619 of 6407,766
  29. C−San Carlosunincorporated, Hidalgo County#393 of 6403,678
  30. DSan Juan#498 of 64037,868
  31. DScissorsunincorporated, Hidalgo County#497 of 6404,267
  32. DSouth Alamounincorporated, Hidalgo County#537 of 6403,309
  33. DSullivan City#544 of 6403,891
  34. D−Weslaco#608 of 64044,203

Hill County 1 graded

  1. C−Hillsboro#394 of 6409,036

Hockley County 1 graded

  1. C−Levelland#378 of 64012,513

Hood County 4 graded

  1. A−DeCordova#38 of 6403,296
  2. CGranbury#318 of 64013,263
  3. C−Oak Trail Shoresunincorporated, Hood County#416 of 6403,040
  4. CPecan Plantationunincorporated, Hood County · also in Johnson County#295 of 6406,452

Hopkins County 1 graded

  1. CSulphur Springs#315 of 64017,054

Houston County 1 graded

  1. DCrockett#568 of 6406,346

Howard County 1 graded

  1. DBig Spring#494 of 64022,290

Hunt County 3 graded

  1. A−Caddo Mills#56 of 6405,715
  2. C+Commerce#269 of 6409,928
  3. C−Greenville#421 of 64037,069

Hutchinson County 1 graded

  1. C+Borger#276 of 64011,842

Jack County 1 graded

  1. C−Jacksboro#409 of 6404,735

Jackson County 1 graded

  1. C−Edna#343 of 6406,088

Jasper County 1 graded

  1. D−Jasper#617 of 6407,511

Jefferson County 6 graded

  1. D−Beaumont#640 of 640112,967
  2. B−Central Gardensunincorporated, Jefferson County#193 of 6403,976
  3. DGroves#467 of 64016,907
  4. C+Nederland#234 of 64018,108
  5. D−Port Arthur#632 of 64055,804
  6. C+Port Neches#216 of 64013,768

Jim Hogg County 1 graded

  1. D−Hebbronvilleunincorporated, Jim Hogg County#634 of 6404,194

Jim Wells County 1 graded

  1. D−Alice#633 of 64017,550

Johnson County 8 graded

  1. C+Alvarado#275 of 6407,539
  2. BBurleson#150 of 64056,907
  3. CCleburne#306 of 64039,942
  4. C+Godley#222 of 6405,093
  5. B−Joshua#190 of 6409,352
  6. BKeene#138 of 6407,109
  7. C−The Homesteadsunincorporated, Johnson County#382 of 6403,053
  8. CVenus#311 of 6408,870

Jones County 2 graded

  1. C−Anson#381 of 6402,570
  2. B−Stamford#185 of 6402,963

Karnes County 2 graded

  1. C+Karnes City#270 of 6403,540
  2. DKenedy#473 of 6403,305

Kaufman County 9 graded

  1. DCombinealso in Dallas County#516 of 6402,769
  2. DCrandall#493 of 6407,730
  3. B−Forney#210 of 64041,658
  4. DHeartlandunincorporated, Kaufman County#488 of 64010,607
  5. B−Kaufman#198 of 64010,717
  6. BMabankalso in Henderson County#122 of 6407,294
  7. B−Talty#170 of 6403,299
  8. DTerrell#505 of 64023,921
  9. C+Travis Ranchunincorporated, Kaufman County#218 of 6409,025

Kendall County 1 graded

  1. BBoerne#117 of 64024,047

Kerr County 1 graded

  1. C+Kerrville#250 of 64025,578

Kimble County 1 graded

  1. B−Junction#177 of 6402,513

Kleberg County 1 graded

  1. D−Kingsville#605 of 64024,687

La Salle County 1 graded

  1. C−Cotulla#354 of 6403,583

Lamar County 2 graded

  1. DParis#540 of 64025,205
  2. C−Renoanother Reno is in Parker County#351 of 6403,575

Lamb County 1 graded

  1. CLittlefield#324 of 6405,675

Lampasas County 1 graded

  1. CLampasas#337 of 6407,988

Lavaca County 2 graded

  1. CHallettsville#322 of 6402,736
  2. C+Yoakumalso in DeWitt County#238 of 6405,900

Lee County 1 graded

  1. CGiddings#299 of 6405,425

Liberty County 3 graded

  1. DCleveland#500 of 6409,936
  2. DDayton#548 of 64010,226
  3. DLiberty#524 of 6409,133

Limestone County 2 graded

  1. C+Groesbeck#257 of 6403,995
  2. DMexia#530 of 6407,091

Llano County 3 graded

  1. C+Horseshoe Bay#226 of 6405,339
  2. C−Kingslandunincorporated, Llano County#426 of 6407,330
  3. C−Llano#342 of 6403,587

Lubbock County 4 graded

  1. DLubbock#565 of 640273,071
  2. B+Shallowater#80 of 6402,957
  3. C−Slaton#435 of 6405,684
  4. B−Wolfforth#163 of 6408,746

Lynn County 1 graded

  1. C−Tahoka#392 of 6402,533

Madison County 1 graded

  1. B−Madisonville#191 of 6404,605

Martin County 1 graded

  1. B+Stanton#100 of 6402,694

Matagorda County 2 graded

  1. D−Bay City#636 of 64017,488
  2. CPalacios#307 of 6404,370

Maverick County 5 graded

  1. DChula Vistaunincorporated, Maverick County#445 of 6404,746
  2. DEagle Pass#558 of 64028,926
  3. DEidson Roadunincorporated, Maverick County#501 of 6409,684
  4. DElm Creekunincorporated, Maverick County#525 of 6403,680
  5. C−Rositaunincorporated, Maverick County#377 of 6402,933

McCulloch County 1 graded

  1. C+Brady#241 of 6404,980

McLennan County 8 graded

  1. D−Bellmead#589 of 64010,592
  2. BHewitt#108 of 64016,754
  3. DLacy-Lakeview#549 of 6407,240
  4. C−McGregor#350 of 6406,405
  5. BRobinson#118 of 64013,028
  6. D−Waco#588 of 640147,788
  7. B+West#77 of 6402,629
  8. A−Woodway#33 of 6409,753

Medina County 3 graded

  1. B−Castroville#186 of 6403,444
  2. C+Devine#233 of 6404,652
  3. DHondo#538 of 6409,130

Midland County 1 graded

  1. C−Midland#398 of 640147,615

Milam County 2 graded

  1. C+Cameron#272 of 6405,489
  2. DRockdale#578 of 6405,688

Mitchell County 1 graded

  1. CColorado City#301 of 6403,884

Montague County 2 graded

  1. DBowie#484 of 6406,113
  2. CNocona#312 of 6403,277

Montgomery County 8 graded

  1. C+Conroe#261 of 640119,564
  2. B+Magnolia#73 of 6408,095
  3. B−Montgomery#204 of 6403,105
  4. B+Oak Ridge North#82 of 6402,991
  5. C−Panorama Village#360 of 6402,522
  6. B+Pinehurstunincorporated, Montgomery County · another Pinehurst is in Orange County#60 of 6404,266
  7. CShenandoah#334 of 6403,833
  8. C−Willis#363 of 6407,652

Moore County 2 graded

  1. C+Cactus#235 of 6403,165
  2. CDumas#316 of 64014,862

Morris County 1 graded

  1. DDaingerfield#577 of 6402,539

Nacogdoches County 1 graded

  1. DNacogdoches#514 of 64032,500

Navarro County 1 graded

  1. D−Corsicana#599 of 64025,487

Nolan County 1 graded

  1. DSweetwater#564 of 64010,141

Nueces County 4 graded

  1. C+Bishop#237 of 6403,040
  2. D−Corpus Christi#602 of 640317,247
  3. CPort Aransas#323 of 6403,773
  4. D−Robstown#590 of 64010,324

Ochiltree County 1 graded

  1. BPerryton#109 of 6407,850

Orange County 5 graded

  1. BBridge City#149 of 6409,645
  2. DMauricevilleunincorporated, Orange County#504 of 6402,945
  3. D−Orange#610 of 64019,419
  4. C−Vidor#380 of 6409,597
  5. D−West Orange#615 of 6403,391

Palo Pinto County 1 graded

  1. D−Mineral Wells#598 of 64015,983

Panola County 1 graded

  1. CCarthage#335 of 6406,640

Parker County 8 graded

  1. A−Aledo#23 of 6407,122
  2. AAnnetta#19 of 6403,546
  3. C+Briarunincorporated, Parker County · also in Tarrant County and Wise County#279 of 6407,228
  4. CHudson Oaks#309 of 6402,800
  5. C+Renoanother Reno is in Lamar County#248 of 6403,823
  6. C+Springtown#231 of 6405,204
  7. C+Weatherford#252 of 64040,634
  8. B+Willow Park#83 of 6407,439

Parmer County 1 graded

  1. BFriona#132 of 6404,051

Pecos County 1 graded

  1. C+Fort Stockton#277 of 6408,027

Polk County 3 graded

  1. D−Livingston#607 of 6405,386
  2. D−Onalaska#592 of 6403,289
  3. D−West Livingstonunincorporated, Polk County#596 of 6408,199

Potter County 1 graded

  1. A−Bushlandunincorporated, Potter County · also in Randall County#35 of 6402,779

Presidio County 1 graded

  1. C−Presidio#401 of 6402,909

Randall County 2 graded

  1. DAmarilloalso in Potter County#480 of 640205,130
  2. A−Canyon#46 of 64016,518

Reagan County 1 graded

  1. B−Big Lake#168 of 6402,783

Red River County 1 graded

  1. D−Clarksville#631 of 6402,908

Refugio County 1 graded

  1. CRefugio#338 of 6402,752

Robertson County 1 graded

  1. DHearne#509 of 6404,719

Rockwall County 5 graded

  1. A−Fate#51 of 64029,007
  2. AHeath#13 of 64011,671
  3. B+McLendon-Chisholm#59 of 6405,629
  4. B+Rockwall#70 of 64053,980
  5. B−Royse City#162 of 64028,307

Runnels County 1 graded

  1. B−Ballinger#174 of 6403,499

Rusk County 1 graded

  1. DHenderson#542 of 64013,496

San Patricio County 6 graded

  1. DAransas Pass#534 of 6408,842
  2. C−Ingleside#413 of 64010,085
  3. C−Mathis#384 of 6404,312
  4. CPortland#281 of 64020,833
  5. DSinton#496 of 6405,966
  6. DTaft#479 of 6402,939

San Saba County 1 graded

  1. C+San Saba#219 of 6403,126

Scurry County 1 graded

  1. CSnyder#296 of 64011,166

Shelby County 1 graded

  1. DCenter#506 of 6405,246

Smith County 5 graded

  1. ABullard#5 of 6405,301
  2. A−Hideaway#20 of 6403,459
  3. A−Lindale#53 of 6407,385
  4. C−Tyler#364 of 640113,723
  5. B+Whitehouse#67 of 6409,970

Somervell County 1 graded

  1. BGlen Rose#115 of 6403,148

Starr County 3 graded

  1. D−Escobares#584 of 6402,585
  2. D−Rio Grande City#627 of 64015,451
  3. C−Roma#410 of 64011,543

Stephens County 1 graded

  1. C−Breckenridge#358 of 6405,123

Swisher County 1 graded

  1. D−Tulia#635 of 6404,242

Tarrant County 31 graded

  1. DArlington#541 of 640402,134
  2. CAzlealso in Parker County#326 of 64015,365
  3. B−Bedford#176 of 64047,958
  4. C−Benbrook#359 of 64024,279
  5. A+Colleyville#2 of 64025,727
  6. CCrowley#329 of 64020,954
  7. C−Edgecliff Village#368 of 6403,759
  8. B−Euless#201 of 64060,008
  9. DEverman#553 of 6406,537
  10. DForest Hill#527 of 64014,056
  11. DFort Worth#554 of 6401,028,117
  12. BGrapevine#121 of 64050,714
  13. DHaltom City#451 of 64045,542
  14. B+Haslet#64 of 6405,267
  15. C+Hurst#228 of 64038,974
  16. A−Keller#28 of 64046,078
  17. C+Kennedale#230 of 64010,626
  18. DLake Worth#552 of 6404,766
  19. BMansfield#151 of 64084,444
  20. C+North Richland Hills#247 of 64070,843
  21. B−Pecan Acresunincorporated, Tarrant County · also in Wise County#195 of 6404,161
  22. C+Pelican Bay#220 of 6402,729
  23. BRendonunincorporated, Tarrant County#135 of 64014,632
  24. C−Richland Hills#356 of 6408,529
  25. C−River Oaks#346 of 6407,467
  26. B−Saginaw#211 of 64026,706
  27. DSansom Park#550 of 6405,419
  28. ASouthlake#6 of 64031,175
  29. B−Watauga#161 of 64022,981
  30. DWestworth Village#462 of 6402,737
  31. C−White Settlement#397 of 64017,932

Taylor County 2 graded

  1. DAbilene#474 of 640131,588
  2. B+Potosiunincorporated, Taylor County#76 of 6404,322

Terry County 1 graded

  1. D−Brownfield#613 of 6408,762

Titus County 1 graded

  1. C−Mount Pleasant#429 of 64016,225

Tom Green County 2 graded

  1. C−Grape Creekunincorporated, Tom Green County#431 of 6404,036
  2. C−San Angelo#427 of 640100,640

Travis County 14 graded

  1. CAustin#294 of 6401,002,632
  2. BBarton Creekunincorporated, Travis County#114 of 6403,440
  3. B+Bee Cave#93 of 6408,464
  4. DHornsby Bendunincorporated, Travis County#508 of 64012,367
  5. A−Hudson Bendunincorporated, Travis County#58 of 6404,127
  6. B−Jonestown#166 of 6402,687
  7. B+Lago Vista#81 of 64010,498
  8. ALakeway#18 of 64019,027
  9. DManor#444 of 64023,070
  10. C+Pflugerville#244 of 64068,316
  11. BShady Hollowunincorporated, Travis County#142 of 6405,709
  12. ASteiner Ranchunincorporated, Travis County#15 of 64018,619
  13. BWells Branchunincorporated, Travis County#111 of 64013,523
  14. B+West Lake Hills#79 of 6403,229

Upshur County 1 graded

  1. D−Gilmer#579 of 6405,287

Uvalde County 1 graded

  1. D−Uvalde#591 of 64015,455

Val Verde County 2 graded

  1. C−Del Rio#341 of 64034,496
  2. CVal Verde Parkunincorporated, Val Verde County#298 of 6403,139

Van Zandt County 4 graded

  1. C+Canton#256 of 6405,070
  2. CGrand Saline#285 of 6403,319
  3. B−Van#156 of 6402,993
  4. C−Wills Point#406 of 6404,033

Victoria County 1 graded

  1. D−Victoria#582 of 64066,500

Walker County 1 graded

  1. D−Huntsville#618 of 64049,088

Waller County 4 graded

  1. DBrookshire#510 of 6406,090
  2. DHempstead#465 of 6407,194
  3. B+Prairie ViewCollege campus8,969
  4. CWalleralso in Harris County#313 of 6405,380

Ward County 1 graded

  1. C+Monahans#240 of 6407,427

Washington County 1 graded

  1. C−Brenham#352 of 64019,957

Webb County 2 graded

  1. C−Laredo#440 of 640269,515
  2. C+Rio Bravo#251 of 6404,523

Wharton County 2 graded

  1. D−El Campo#597 of 64012,142
  2. D−Wharton#594 of 6408,776

Wichita County 3 graded

  1. B−Burkburnett#212 of 64011,057
  2. A+Iowa Park#1 of 6406,542
  3. C−Wichita Falls#423 of 640101,951

Wilbarger County 1 graded

  1. DVernon#546 of 6409,747

Willacy County 1 graded

  1. DRaymondville#468 of 64010,082

Williamson County 11 graded

  1. A−Brushy Creekunincorporated, Williamson County#26 of 64019,576
  2. A−Cedar Park#57 of 64079,032
  3. C+Georgetown#249 of 640106,907
  4. B−Hutto#164 of 64046,048
  5. B−Jarrell#183 of 6405,870
  6. A−Leander#27 of 64091,132
  7. A−Liberty Hill#55 of 64013,317
  8. BRound Rock#120 of 640141,282
  9. BSanta Rita Ranchunincorporated, Williamson County#113 of 6406,586
  10. C−Sonterraunincorporated, Williamson County#434 of 64010,563
  11. C−Taylor#372 of 64018,402

Wilson County 1 graded

  1. C−Floresville#433 of 6409,105

Winkler County 1 graded

  1. BKermit#104 of 6406,019

Wise County 3 graded

  1. B+Boyd#61 of 6402,546
  2. B−Bridgeport#173 of 6406,915
  3. C+Decatur#223 of 6409,029

Wood County 3 graded

  1. CHolly Lake Ranchunincorporated, Wood County#287 of 6402,956
  2. CMineola#333 of 6405,537
  3. C+Winnsboroalso in Franklin County#265 of 6403,678

Yoakum County 1 graded

  1. B+Denver City#89 of 6404,311

Young County 2 graded

  1. B−Graham#203 of 6408,814
  2. B+Olney#69 of 6403,000

Zapata County 2 graded

  1. DMedinaunincorporated, Zapata County#469 of 6404,226
  2. C−Zapataunincorporated, Zapata County#348 of 6404,897

Zavala County 1 graded

  1. D−Crystal City#630 of 6405,871
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