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Hale Center High School vs. Plainview High School

Should you attend Hale Center High School or Plainview High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Hale Center High School
411 Owl Dr
Hale Center, TX 79041
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Plainview High School
1501 Quincy St
Plainview, TX 79072
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3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Hale Center High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 173 students in grades 9-12, Hale Center High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,430 students in grades 9-12, Plainview High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
173 students
1,430 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hale Center High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Plainview High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hale Center High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Plainview High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
113 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hale Center High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Plainview High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hale Center High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hale Center Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Plainview High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Plainview Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#7602 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
#6083 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hale Center High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Plainview High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
33%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hale Center High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hale Center Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Plainview High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Plainview Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
39%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hale Center High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hale Center Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Plainview High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Plainview Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-49%
(Top 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
50%
(Top 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hale Center High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hale Center Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Plainview High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Plainview Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥90%
(Top 50% in TX)
92%
(Top 50% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Hale Center High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Hale Center Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Plainview High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Plainview Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Hale Center High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Plainview High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
45
374
Grade 10 Students
49
337
Grade 11 Students
43
396
Grade 12 Students
36
323

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hale Center High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hale Center Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Plainview High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Plainview Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
76%
82%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hale Center High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hale Center Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Plainview High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Plainview Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hale Center High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hale Center Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Plainview High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Plainview Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
18%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hale Center High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hale Center Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Plainview High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Plainview Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hale Center High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hale Center Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Plainview High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Plainview Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.39
0.31
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hale Center High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hale Center Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Plainview High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Plainview Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
75%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hale Center High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hale Center Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Plainview High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Plainview Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hale Center High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hale Center Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Plainview High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Plainview Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2020-21 school year.
 
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