For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 586 students in 79041, TX.
The top ranked public schools in 79041, TX are Akin Elementary School, Carr Middle School and Hale Center High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 79041 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 79041, TX have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79041, TX Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Akin Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
N Ave K
Hale Center, TX 79041
(806) 839-2121
Hale Center, TX 79041
(806) 839-2121
Gr: PK-4 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Carr Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
410 W 12th
Hale Center, TX 79041
(806) 839-2141
Hale Center, TX 79041
(806) 839-2141
Gr: 5-8 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33.
Hale Center High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
411 Owl Dr
Hale Center, TX 79041
(806) 839-2452
Hale Center, TX 79041
(806) 839-2452
Gr: 9-12 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: n/an/a
Hale Co J J A E P
Alternative School
103 W Cleveland
Hale Center, TX 79041
(806) 839-2451
Hale Center, TX 79041
(806) 839-2451
Gr: 12 | 1 student
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 79041, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 79041, TX include Akin Elementary School, Carr Middle School and Hale Center High School.
How many public schools are located in 79041?
4 public schools are located in 79041.
What is the racial composition of students in 79041?
79041 public schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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