Best Deaf Smith County Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 score of 36% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and 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 (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Hereford Preparatory Academy

(Math: 47% | Reading: 40%)
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704 La Plata Ste B
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7740

Gr: 8 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

Rank: #22.

Hereford J High School

(Math: 31% | Reading: 34%)
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704 La Plata Dr
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7630

Gr: 6-7 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Deaf Smith County, TX

Deaf Smith County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Hereford Center For Accelerated Learning (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

241 Ave H
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7720

Gr: 9-12

Special Programs Center (Closed 2020)

711 Park Ave
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7610

Gr: PK | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Tierra Blanca Elementary School (Closed 2023)

615 Columbia Dr
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7680

Gr: K-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

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).