For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 857 students in Deaf Smith County, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Deaf Smith County, TX are Hereford Preparatory Academy and Hereford J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Deaf Smith County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Deaf Smith County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Deaf Smith County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hereford Preparatory Academy
(Math: 47% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
704 La Plata Ste B
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7740
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7740
Gr: 8 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Hereford J High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
704 La Plata Dr
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7630
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7630
Gr: 6-7 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Deaf Smith County, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Deaf Smith County, TX include Hereford Preparatory Academy and Hereford J High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Deaf Smith County?
2 public middle schools are located in Deaf Smith County.
What is the racial composition of students in Deaf Smith County?
Deaf Smith County public middle schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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