Texas High School Cross Country State Rankings Released for 2026 Season

San Angelo, TX, September 29, 2026 —

The Cross Country Coaches Association of Texas (CCCAT) has announced its most recent state rankings for high school cross country programs across the state. The rankings, released on September 29, 2026, detail the top-performing boys’ and girls’ teams across Texas’s six major competitive classifications, ranging from 1A to 6A.

These rankings serve as a benchmark for high school cross country teams and student-athletes participating in the sport throughout Texas. The CCCAT’s assessment aims to identify and highlight the leading programs based on various competitive factors, though specific methodologies for the rankings were not detailed in the announcement. The release covers all levels of competition sanctioned by the association, ensuring a comprehensive overview of the state’s elite high school cross country teams.

The classifications, numbered 1A through 6A, represent distinct tiers of competition, generally categorized by school size and enrollment. This structure allows for more equitable competition, pitting schools of similar sizes against one another. The top-ranked teams in each division for both boys and girls will receive recognition from the association.

The specific teams that secured the top positions in each classification, as well as the full list of ranked teams, are available through the Cross Country Coaches Association of Texas. The release date of September 29, 2026, places these rankings at a key point in the typical high school cross country season, providing an updated view of team standings as competition progresses. Further details regarding individual team placements within the 1A to 6A classifications were not provided in the summary.

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