Farwell J High School

701 Ave G
Farwell, TX 79325
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 146 students in grades 6-8, Farwell J High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 146 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : Top 20% in TX
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Farwell J High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

Farwell J High School's student population of 146 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 41% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
146 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

Farwell J High School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Farwell J High School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#1298 out of 8188 schools
(Top 20%)
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60-64%
41%
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60-64%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Farwell J High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-59%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Farwell J High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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6%
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Hispanic
56%
53%
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Black
1%
13%
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White
42%
25%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.51
This chart displays the diversity score of Farwell J High School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Farwell J High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Farwell J High School's ranking?
Farwell J High School is ranked #1298 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Farwell J High School?
146 students attend Farwell J High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Farwell J High School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Farwell J High School?
Farwell J High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Farwell J High School offer ?
Farwell J High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Farwell J High School part of?
Farwell J High School is part of Farwell Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 146 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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