For the 2026 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 (2026)
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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