SACRAMENTO, CA (March 19, 2025) – Educational Results Partnership (ERP), a non-profit organization that applies data science to accelerate student success, has released the 2024 Honor Roll list of Texas top performing schools. This is the tenth year that ERP has completed the Honor Roll, which recognizes top public schools, school districts and charter schools that have outperformed their peers in closing achievement gaps, particularly among higher-poverty and historically disadvantaged student populations.
This year 762 schools and 63 school districts in Texas made the Honor Roll. This is approximately 12 percent of eligible schools and 9 percent of eligible school districts in the state. The full list of Honor Roll schools is now posted at edresults.org/honor-roll.
Conroe ISD was one of the 63 school districts to earn the distinction, while 10 schools made the list. The schools are Collins Intermediate, Mitchell Intermediate, Tough Elementary, Hailey Elementary, David Elementary, Galatas Elementary, Reaves Elementary, Stewart Elementary, Bradley Elementary, and Suchma Elementary.
“The Honor Roll recognizes high-performing schools where students are learning the fundamental skills employers demand,” said Dan Kinney, ERP’s Board Chair. “ERP is proud to recognize these schools, and we want to learn about their best practices for teaching the fundamental skills of reading, writing and math.”
The program is part of a national effort to engage business leaders in recognizing successful schools and educational systems and promoting best practices that improve student outcomes. Honor Roll schools are recognized for demonstrating consistently higher levels of student achievement, improvement in achievement over time, and a reduction in achievement gaps among student populations. Click here to learn more about the methodology behind the selection of the 2024 Honor Roll schools and districts.
“The Honor Roll is the only school recognition program in California based solely on objective student achievement data,” said ERP’s Chief Executive Officer James Lanich, Ph.D. “The goal of the Honor Roll program is to use data to find and highlight successful schools and encourage collaboration among educators on best practices for raising student achievement.”
“ERP is all about improving educational equity and promoting career readiness for all students, regardless of family income, background or ZIP code,” said Lanich. “By shining a light on successful systems and practices, we hope to spark dialogue amongst educators to replicate best practices throughout the state.”
This year’s Honor Roll is being presented in collaboration with the Texas Business Leadership Council.
About Educational Results Partnership
Educational Results Partnership (ERP) is a nonprofit organization that applies data science and predictive analytics to identify successful public education systems, practices, programs, and policies that are delivering the best results for students. ERP has accumulated the nation’s largest database on student achievement from kindergarten into the labor market. In partnership with educators and employers, ERP charts the pathways that lead to academic success and living-wage jobs. ERP’s goal is to ensure that more students are equipped to enter the workforce with the skills today’s global economy demands.
About Campaign for Business and Education Excellence
The Campaign for Business and Education Excellence (CBEE) aims to improve economic mobility for the next generation of learners by matching talent to jobs and career opportunities. Aligning academic achievements with job market needs, the campaign engages employers while helping learners pursue careers matched to their existing skills and abilities. Learners across the United States can discover how their education opens doors to immediate career opportunities.
About Conroe ISD
Established in 1892, Conroe ISD is a 348-square-mile school district that is geographically diverse and includes The Woodlands, Shenandoah, Oak Ridge North, Conroe, and Grangerland, as well as several other smaller towns, communities, and unincorporated areas. As the 7th largest school district in Texas and the 49th largest in the U.S., Conroe ISD serves over 73,000 students across 71 campuses and is one of the fastest-growing districts in the State with current enrollment growth averaging 2,500 students per year. In addition to being the largest school district in Montgomery County, Conroe ISD is the largest employer, with more than 10,000 employees. The District offers competitive salaries, is committed to providing quality professional development, and is proud to have one of the lowest tax rates in the Houston metropolitan area at $0.9496. In 2020, Conroe ISD was recognized by The Rotary Club of The Woodlands with a Community Hero Award. In 2021, Conroe ISD was named a Top Workplace by the Houston Chronicle. Since 2022, Conroe ISD has been named one of America's Best in State Employers for Texas by Forbes. Conroe ISD was also named a 2023 Hometown Hero by Interfaith of The Woodlands. Additionally, in 2024, Forbes ranked Conroe ISD the 37th Best Large Employer in America, 62nd Best Employer for Women in America, and 13th Best Large Employer in Texas. Conroe ISD was recently ranked as the Best School District in Montgomery County, Most Diverse School District in Montgomery County, Best Place to Teach in Montgomery County, and the Best School District for Athletes in Montgomery County for 2025. This is the fourth consecutive year the District has been named Best and Most Diverse School District in Montgomery County, and the third consecutive year being named the Best Place to Teach and Best District for Athletes.