For the 2024-25 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 6,454 students in Hale County, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 134 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Hale County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Hale County, TX are Petersburg School, Abernathy Middle School and Abernathy Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hale County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Hale County have an average ranking of 5/10, 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 Hale County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Petersburg School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1411 W 4th
Petersburg, TX 79250
(806) 667-3585
Petersburg, TX 79250
(806) 667-3585
Grades: PK-12
| 272 students
Rank: #22.
Abernathy Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
505 7th St
Abernathy, TX 79311
(806) 298-4921
Abernathy, TX 79311
(806) 298-4921
Grades: 6-8
| 180 students
Rank: #33.
Abernathy Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
505 7th St
Abernathy, TX 79311
(806) 298-4930
Abernathy, TX 79311
(806) 298-4930
Grades: PK-5
| 411 students
Rank: #44.
Cotton Center School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2345 Fm 179
Cotton Center, TX 79021
(806) 879-2176
Cotton Center, TX 79021
(806) 879-2176
Grades: PK-12
| 100 students
Rank: #55.
Plainview High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1501 Quincy St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6005
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6005
Grades: 9-12
| 1,442 students
Rank: #66.
Abernathy High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
505 7th St
Abernathy, TX 79311
(806) 298-4902
Abernathy, TX 79311
(806) 298-4902
Grades: 9-12
| 243 students
Rank: #77.
Akin Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
N Ave K
Hale Center, TX 79041
(806) 839-2121
Hale Center, TX 79041
(806) 839-2121
Grades: PK-4
| 248 students
Rank: #88.
Carr Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
410 W 12th
Hale Center, TX 79041
(806) 839-2141
Hale Center, TX 79041
(806) 839-2141
Grades: 5-8
| 178 students
Rank: #99.
Hale Center High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
411 Owl Dr
Hale Center, TX 79041
(806) 839-2452
Hale Center, TX 79041
(806) 839-2452
Grades: 9-12
| 159 students
Rank: #1010.
Hale County Jjaep
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Houston St
Plainview, TX 79073
(806) 291-5230
Plainview, TX 79073
(806) 291-5230
Grades: 7-11
| 27 students
Rank: n/an/a
Abernathy Daep
Alternative School
1200 Houston
Abernathy, TX 79311
(806) 298-4940
Abernathy, TX 79311
(806) 298-4940
Grades: 8-12
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
800 Ennis St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6000
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6000
Grades: PK-4
| 630 students
Rank: n/an/a
3300 Lexington St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6000
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6000
Grades: PK-4
| 672 students
Rank: n/an/a
2501 Joliet St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6020
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6020
Grades: 5-6
| 702 students
Rank: n/an/a
2200 W 20th St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6015
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6015
Grades: 7-8
| 763 students
Rank: n/an/a
315 Sw Alpine Dr
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6000
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6000
Grades: K-4
| 426 students
Hale County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
908 Ash St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6025
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6025
Grades: 6
| 409 students
Ash High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
908 Ash St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6010
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6010
Grades: 9-12
| 83 students
707 Canyon St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6035
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6035
Grades: PK-5
| 310 students
2501 Joliet St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6020
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6020
Grades: 7-9
| 414 students
2501 Joliet St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6020
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6020
Grades: 6-8
| 582 students
Daep (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1200 Houston St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 291-5259
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 291-5259
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2600 W 20th St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6040
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6040
Grades: PK-5
| 337 students
2500 West 20th St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6015
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6015
Grades: 8-9
| 411 students
2500 W 20th St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6015
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6015
Grades: 6-8
| 534 students
Hale County J J A E P Elementary School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
103 W Cleveland
Hale Center, TX 79041
(806) 839-2451
Hale Center, TX 79041
(806) 839-2451
Grades: 9
| 1 students
Hale County Jjaep (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1200 Houston St
Petersburg, TX 79250
(806) 291-5321
Petersburg, TX 79250
(806) 291-5321
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Hale County Jjaep High School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
122 E 6th St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 628-6271
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 628-6271
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
1707 W 11th St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6045
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6045
Grades: PK-5
| 332 students
315 W Alpine Dr
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6050
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6050
Grades: PK-5
| 265 students
600 S Ennis St
Plainview, TX 79073
(806) 293-6055
Plainview, TX 79073
(806) 293-6055
Grades: PK-5
| 482 students
1800 Joliet St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6030
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6030
Grades: 5
| 432 students
Petersburg Daep Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1200 Houston St
Petersburg, TX 79250
(806) 291-5321
Petersburg, TX 79250
(806) 291-5321
Grades: 9
| 1 students
1109 Ave G
Petersburg, TX 79250
(806) 667-3577
Petersburg, TX 79250
(806) 667-3577
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
Slaton Daep High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1200 Houston
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 828-6591
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 828-6591
Grades: 7-10
| 4 students
1200 W 32nd St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6060
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6060
Grades: PK-5
| 400 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hale County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Hale County, TX include Petersburg School, Abernathy Middle School and Abernathy Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Hale County?
16 public schools are located in Hale County.
What percentage of students in Hale County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Hale County are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hale County?
Hale 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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