In the Houston area, four schools within the Houston Independent School District have received F ratings. This development comes a year after no schools in the district had failing grades. The state-appointed superintendent, Mike Miles, has reported on the current ratings.

Notably, Wheatley High School has achieved a significant improvement. Further information on the school ratings and the district's progress is available from Houston Public Media, including details on Wheatley High School's first-time A rating and the ongoing state takeover of the district.