For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 2,324 students in Hockley County, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Hockley County, TX are Ropes School, Whitharral School and Smyer Schools. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hockley County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Hockley County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public high schools.
Hockley County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Levelland High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Hockley County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ropes School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
304 Ranch
Ropesville, TX 79358
(806) 562-4031
Ropesville, TX 79358
(806) 562-4031
Grades: PK-12
| 546 students
Rank: #22.
Whitharral School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 2nd St
Whitharral, TX 79380
(806) 299-1135
Whitharral, TX 79380
(806) 299-1135
Grades: PK-12
| 234 students
Rank: #33.
Smyer Schools
(Math: 48% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 Lincoln
Smyer, TX 79367
(806) 234-2935
Smyer, TX 79367
(806) 234-2935
Grades: PK-12
| 442 students
Rank: #44.
Sundown High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
701 School St
Sundown, TX 79372
(806) 229-3021
Sundown, TX 79372
(806) 229-3021
Grades: 9-12
| 181 students
Rank: #55.
Levelland High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1400 Hickory
Levelland, TX 79336
(806) 894-8515
Levelland, TX 79336
(806) 894-8515
Grades: 9-12
| 745 students
Rank: #66.
Anton School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 E Ellwood Blvd
Anton, TX 79313
(806) 997-5211
Anton, TX 79313
(806) 997-5211
Grades: PK-12
| 170 students
Rank: n/an/a
Race (Roughneck Alternative Center For Education)
Alternative School
701 School St
Sundown, TX 79372
(806) 229-3021
Sundown, TX 79372
(806) 229-3021
Grades: 10-12
| 6 students
Hockley County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
100 Ellwood Blvd
Anton, TX 79313
(806) 997-5221
Anton, TX 79313
(806) 997-5221
Grades: PK-5
| 124 students
Cactus Academic Center (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
500 Cactus Dr
Levelland, TX 79336
(806) 894-3323
Levelland, TX 79336
(806) 894-3323
Grades: K-12
| 43 students
501 Cactus Dr
Levelland, TX 79336
(806) 894-3323
Levelland, TX 79336
(806) 894-3323
Grades: 1-3
| n/a students
Choices Alter High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
107 Hockley Main
Ropesville, TX 79358
(806) 562-2160
Ropesville, TX 79358
(806) 562-2160
Grades: 11-12
| 2 students
P E P Alter Co-op Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
Hwy 303
Pep, TX 79353
(806) 933-4499
Pep, TX 79353
(806) 933-4499
Grades: 9-11
| 2 students
P E P Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
514 W Ave G
Pep, TX 79353
(806) 933-4499
Pep, TX 79353
(806) 933-4499
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
P E P Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
State Hwy 303
Pep, TX 79353
(806) 933-4499
Pep, TX 79353
(806) 933-4499
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
P E P High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
Hwy 303 At Pep
Pep, TX 79353
(806) 933-4499
Pep, TX 79353
(806) 933-4499
Grades: 10-12
| 3 students
Pep Alter School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
7th And School St
Sundown, TX 79372
(806) 933-4499
Sundown, TX 79372
(806) 933-4499
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
401 Lincoln
Smyer, TX 79367
(806) 234-2935
Smyer, TX 79367
(806) 234-2935
Grades: PK-6
| 229 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Hockley County, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Hockley County, TX include Ropes School, Whitharral School and Smyer Schools.
How many public high schools are located in Hockley County?
7 public high schools are located in Hockley County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hockley County?
Hockley County public high schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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