6A · 5A · 4A & Smaller · Methodology · Sources
Class 6A6 ranked
| Rank | School | Verified 2026 results | Move |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cedar Ridge (Round Rock) | BOA Central Texas Regional finals 87.25 | New |
| 2 | McNeil (Austin) | BOA Central Texas Regional finals 80.85 | New |
| 3 | Round Rock (Round Rock) — Provisional | Provisional — based on 2025 UIL results: UIL Area D finals, 7th place (2025) | New |
| 4 | Westwood (Austin) — Provisional | Provisional — based on 2025 UIL results: UIL Area D finals, 8th place (2025) | New |
| 5 | Hutto (Hutto) | BOA Central Texas Regional prelims 72.2 | New |
| 6 | Stony Point (Round Rock) — Provisional | Provisional — based on 2025 UIL results: UIL Area D finals, 18th place (2025) | New |
First Five Out (26–30)
None this edition — insufficient verified results.
Class 5A4 ranked
| Rank | School | Verified 2026 results | Move |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hendrickson (Pflugerville) | BOA Central Texas Regional finals 76.95 | New |
| 2 | Pflugerville (Pflugerville) | BOA Central Texas Regional prelims 73.05 | New |
| 3 | Connally (Austin) | USBands Burleson Regional prelims 75.7 | New |
| 4 | Weiss (Pflugerville) — Provisional | Provisional — based on 2025 UIL results: UIL Area D finals, 9th place (2025) | New |
First Five Out (26–30)
None this edition — insufficient verified results.
Class 4A & Smaller9 ranked
| Rank | School | Verified 2026 results | Move |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Grange (La Grange) — Provisional | Provisional — based on 2025 UIL results: UIL State prelims, 27th place (2025) | New |
| 2 | Wimberley (Wimberley) | BOA Central Texas Regional prelims 63.8 | New |
| 3 | Taylor (Taylor) | BOA Central Texas Regional prelims 62.8 | New |
| 4 | Manor New Technology (Manor) — Provisional | Provisional — based on 2025 UIL results: UIL Area D finals, 16th place (2025) | New |
| 5 | Ann Richards (Austin) — Provisional | Provisional — based on 2025 UIL results: UIL Area D finals, 20th place (2025) | New |
| 6 | Caldwell (Caldwell) — Provisional | Provisional — based on 2025 UIL results: UIL Area D finals, 21st place (2025) | New |
| 7 | Smithville (Smithville) — Provisional | Provisional — based on 2025 UIL results: UIL Area D finals, 22nd place (2025) | New |
| 8 | Giddings (Giddings) — Provisional | Provisional — based on 2025 UIL results: UIL Area D finals, 26th place (2025) | New |
| 9 | Hallettsville (Hallettsville) — Provisional | Provisional — based on 2025 UIL results: UIL Area D finals, 12th place (2025) | New |
First Five Out (26–30)
None this edition — insufficient verified results.
Methodology
Marching Index rankings are produced by the Marching Index proprietary ranking algorithm, a multi-factor performance model built exclusively on verified official contest results. The model accounts for competitive field strength, head-to-head outcomes, normalized scoring across judging panels, season progression, and championship advancement.
Only results published by the sanctioning organization or the official contest host are used; unverified, reported, or anticipated results are excluded. Schools are listed by 2026–27 UIL conference and by official UIL music region (see Regions). Out-of-state, private, and unidentifiable entries may appear in contest fields but are not ranked.
Programs without a verified current-season result may be placed provisionally on the basis of their prior-season official UIL Area and State results; these are marked Provisional and are replaced by current-season results as they are posted.
Marching Index is independent and is not affiliated with the University Interscholastic League (UIL), Bands of America, or USBands.
Sources
- BOA South Texas Regional, Sep 19, 2026. https://marching.musicforall.org/result/2026-south-texas-regional/
- BOA Dallas/Mid-Cities Regional, Sep 26, 2026. https://marching.musicforall.org/result/2026-dallas-mid-cities-regional/
- BOA North Houston Regional, Sep 26, 2026. https://marching.musicforall.org/result/2026-north-houston-regional/
- HEB Marching Contest, Oct 3, 2026. https://hebmarching.org/uploads/2026-recap-heb.pdf
- USBands North Texas Regional, Oct 3, 2026. https://www.usbands.org/events/details.php?ID=1484
- BOA South Houston Regional, Oct 3, 2026. https://marching.musicforall.org/result/2026-south-houston-regional/
- USBands Killeen Regional, Oct 6, 2026. https://www.usbands.org/events/details.php?ID=1485
- BOA North Texas Regional, Oct 10, 2026. https://marching.musicforall.org/result/2026-north-texas-regional/
- USBands Burleson Regional, Oct 10, 2026. https://usbands.org/events/details.php?ID=1476
- BOA Central Texas Regional, Oct 10, 2026. https://marching.musicforall.org/result/2026-central-texas/
- BOA West Texas Regional, Oct 10, 2026. https://marching.musicforall.org/result/2026-west-texas-regional/
- USBands Midlothian Regional, Oct 10, 2026. https://www.usbands.org/events/details.php?ID=1477
- USBands North Houston Regional, Oct 10, 2026. https://www.usbands.org/events/details.php?ID=1478
- USBands Conn-Selmer Classic: Texas (Converse), Oct 10, 2026. https://www.usbands.org/events/details.php?ID=1479
- UIL Official Marching Contest Results 2026 (region ratings, region and conference of each entry). https://www.texasmusicforms.com/marchrptUIlpublicPR.asp
- UIL State Marching Band Contest results archive (2025 results used for Provisional placements). smbc.uiltexas.org/archives.htm; UIL 2025 Area Marching Band Contest results, smbc.uiltexas.org/area/results
- UIL Area and State Marching Band Contest information. uiltexas.org/music/marching-band/area, uiltexas.org/music/marching-band/state, advancement procedures
Archive
- Edition 1 — October 16, 2026 (current)
Corrections
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