Texas Cities Rank Low on Education According to Recent WalletHub Study

Several Texas metro areas rank among the least educated in the US, with only Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown making it into the top 10.

A recent WalletHub study analyzed 150 US cities and revealed a disparity in educational attainment and quality across Texas. The Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown area ranked 8th with a score of 78.12/100, while other Texas metro areas lagged behind, with Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington at 72nd and Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land at 84th.

The study considered 11 factors, including the share of adults with varying levels of education and the quality of education. WalletHub analyst Cassandra Hope remarks:

"Higher education doesn’t guarantee better financial opportunities in the future, but it certainly correlates with it. The most educated cities provide good learning opportunities from childhood all the way through the graduate level. In addition to overall education, it’s also important to look at how well cities promote educational equality when it comes to race and gender."

Texas Metro Areas Ranked by Educational Attainment and Quality:

Overall Rank	Metro Area	Total Score	Educational Attainment Rank	Quality of Education & Attainment Gap Rank
8	Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown	78.12	11	6
72	Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington	54.92	73	67
84	Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land	52.85	97	16
103	San Antonio-New Braunfels	48.69	110	29
120	Killeen-Temple	42.32	120	116
136	El Paso	32.80	140	38
141	Corpus Christi	29.17	139	131
143	Beaumont-Port Arthur	27.35	144	83
148	Brownsville-Harlington	12.29	149	91
149	McAllen-Edinburg-Mission	10.46	150	80

Table by Alexis Simmerman/American-Statesman | Data source: WalletHub Study

The Impact of Education on Economics and Sociopolitical Standing:

The WalletHub study underscores the relationship between education and economic prosperity, with higher education often leading to higher salaries and greater tax contributions. Additionally, the study hints at the complex interplay between personal preferences, sociopolitical standing, and educational opportunities available in specific areas.