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Abernathy Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 808 students in Abernathy Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Abernathy Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
3 Schools
9,243 Schools
# Students
808 Students
5,523,968 Students
# Teachers
73 Teachers
368,105 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Abernathy Independent School District, which is ranked #277 of all 1,193 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#280 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)16.3%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.64
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
50%
54%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
2%
13%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
47%
24%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,304 is higher than the state median of $15,451. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,833 is less than the state median of $16,607. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$85,353 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$12 MM
$91,739 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$17,304
$15,451
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$14,833
$16,607
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Abernathy Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Abernathy Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
505 7th St
Abernathy, TX 79311
(806) 298-4921
Abernathy, TX 79311
(806) 298-4921
Gr: 6-8 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Abernathy Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
505 7th St
Abernathy, TX 79311
(806) 298-4930
Abernathy, TX 79311
(806) 298-4930
Gr: PK-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Abernathy High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
505 7th St
Abernathy, TX 79311
(806) 298-4902
Abernathy, TX 79311
(806) 298-4902
Gr: 9-12 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Abernathy Independent School District?
Abernathy Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 808 students.
What is the rank of Abernathy Independent School District?
Abernathy Independent School District is ranked #277 out of 1,193 school districts in Texas (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Abernathy Independent School District?
50% of Abernathy Independent School District students are Hispanic, 47% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Abernathy Independent School District?
Abernathy Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Abernathy Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,833 is less than the state median of $16,607. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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