For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,731 students in the neighborhood of Far Southside, Abilene, TX.
The top ranked public schools in Far Southside are Wylie West Intermediate School, Wylie West J High School and Wylie West Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Far Southside, Abilene, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Far Southside, Abilene, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wylie West Intermediate School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3158 Beltway S
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 692-7961
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 692-7961
Grades: 3-4
| 465 students
Rank: #22.
Wylie West J High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4134 Beltway S
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 695-1910
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 695-1910
Grades: 5-8
| 989 students
Rank: #33.
Wylie West Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7650 Hardwick Rd
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 692-6554
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 692-6554
Grades: K-2
| 623 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Far Southside, Abilene, TX?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Far Southside, Abilene, TX include Wylie West Intermediate School, Wylie West J High School and Wylie West Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Far Southside, Abilene?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Far Southside, Abilene.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Far Southside, Abilene?
the neighborhood of Far Southside, Abilene public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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