For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,554 students in Castro County, TX.
The top ranked public schools in Castro County, TX are Nazareth School, Hart Isd and Dimmitt High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Castro County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Castro County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Castro County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nazareth School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
101 S First St
Nazareth, TX 79063
(806) 945-2231
Nazareth, TX 79063
(806) 945-2231
Grades: PK-12
| 250 students
Rank: #22.
Hart Isd
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
710 2nd St
Hart, TX 79043
(806) 938-2141
Hart, TX 79043
(806) 938-2141
Grades: PK-12
| 207 students
Rank: #33.
Dimmitt High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1405 Western Cir Dr
Dimmitt, TX 79027
(806) 647-3105
Dimmitt, TX 79027
(806) 647-3105
Grades: 9-12
| 303 students
Rank: #44.
Dimmitt Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1505 Western Cir Dr
Dimmitt, TX 79027
(806) 647-3108
Dimmitt, TX 79027
(806) 647-3108
Grades: 6-8
| 270 students
Rank: #55.
Richardson Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
708 W Stinson St
Dimmitt, TX 79027
(806) 647-4131
Dimmitt, TX 79027
(806) 647-4131
Grades: PK-5
| 524 students
Castro County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
709 2nd St
Hart, TX 79043
(806) 938-2142
Hart, TX 79043
(806) 938-2142
Grades: PK-5
| 127 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Castro County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Castro County, TX include Nazareth School, Hart Isd and Dimmitt High School.
How many public schools are located in Castro County?
5 public schools are located in Castro County.
What is the racial composition of students in Castro County?
Castro County public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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