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Texico High School vs. Farwell High School

Should you attend Texico High School or Farwell 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
Texico High School
520 North Griffin
Texico, NM 88135
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Farwell High School
801 Ave G
Farwell, TX 79325
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Texico High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)

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

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 179 students in grades 9-12, Texico High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 172 students in grades 9-12, Farwell High School ranks in the top 50% 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 60-69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
179 students
172 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Texico 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 Farwell High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Texico High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Farwell High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
22 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Texico 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 Farwell High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
8:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Texico High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Texico School District and the state of New Mexico, 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 Farwell High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Farwell 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

#245 out of 796 schools in NM
(Top 50%)
#2925 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Texico 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 Farwell High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40-49%
(Top 20% in NM)
60-69%
(Top 20% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Texico High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Texico School District and New Mexico 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 Farwell High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Farwell Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
21-39%
(Bottom 50% in NM)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-49%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Texico High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Texico School District and New Mexico 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 Farwell High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Farwell Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
21-39%
(Bottom 50% in NM)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-49%
(Top 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Farwell High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Farwell Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥90%
(Top 5% in NM)(20-21 School Year Data)
≥90%
(Top 50% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Texico High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Texico School District and New Mexico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Farwell High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Farwell 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 Texico High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Farwell High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
42
52
Grade 10 Students
54
44
Grade 11 Students
37
36
Grade 12 Students
46
40

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Texico High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Texico School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Texico High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Texico School District and in New Mexico, 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 Asian at Farwell High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Farwell Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Hispanic
42%
57%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Texico High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Texico School District and in New Mexico, 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 Farwell High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Farwell 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
4%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Texico High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Texico School District and in New Mexico, 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 Farwell High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Farwell Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% White
51%
42%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Texico High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Texico School District and in New Mexico, 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 Farwell High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Farwell 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
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Farwell High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Farwell Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.57
0.50
This chart showcases the diversity score of Texico High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Texico School District and New Mexico, 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 Farwell High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Farwell 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
35%
44%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Texico High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Texico School District and New Mexico, 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 Farwell High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Farwell 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
3%
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Texico High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Texico School District and New Mexico, 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 Farwell High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Farwell Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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