NCLEX Pass Rates — Texas Nursing Schools (2026)

Texas nursing schools with published first-time NCLEX-RN pass rates (2026): 98 in our verified dataset (state average 93.4% vs national 87.5%). 79 schools exceed 90%. Rates trace to state board publications; cohorts under 10 candidates are suppressed.

93.4%
Texas State Average
79
Schools Above 90%

Key takeaways

  • National first-time NCLEX-RN pass rate reference: 87.5% (NCSBN).
  • Texas institutional average in our dataset: 93.4% (2026).
  • 79 Texas schools with latest-year pass rates at or above 90%.
  • Small cohorts (fewer than 10 first-time candidates) are marked display-ineligible and not shown as headline rates.

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What is the average NCLEX pass rate for Texas nursing schools?
The average NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate for schools in Texas is 93.4%, compared to the national average of 87.5%. Schools in Texas are regulated by the state board of nursing, which publishes pass rates annually.
How do I find nursing schools with high NCLEX pass rates in Texas?
Use the program table for nursing programs in Texas where we publish a program-level NCLEX figure, then compare those rates against the state and national averages. Small programs can show 100% pass rates with only a handful of test-takers, which is less statistically reliable.
Which programs are included in the NCLEX outcomes table for Texas?
The table includes programs in our directory that serve Texas and have a published NCLEX pass rate on record. It can include multiple RN pathway types (for example ADN and BSN tracks), not just accelerated BSN programs.
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