Top Rankings
Harleton Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 705 students in Harleton Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Harleton Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
3 Schools
9,245 Schools
# Students
705 Students
5,525,134 Students
# Teachers
63 Teachers
368,175 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Harleton Independent School District, which is ranked #204 of all 1,193 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#206 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)10.1%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
10%
54%
% Black
1%
13%
% White
83%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,365 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,448. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,177 is less than the state median of $16,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$85,353 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$91,739 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,365
$15,448
Spending / Student
$15,177
$16,604
Best Harleton Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harleton J High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17240 State Hwy 154
Harleton, TX 75651
(903) 777-3010
Harleton, TX 75651
(903) 777-3010
Gr: 6-8 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Harleton Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17240 State Hwy 154
Harleton, TX 75651
(903) 777-4092
Harleton, TX 75651
(903) 777-4092
Gr: PK-5 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Harleton High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
17000 State Hwy 154
Harleton, TX 75651
(903) 777-2711
Harleton, TX 75651
(903) 777-2711
Gr: 9-12 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Harleton Independent School District?
Harleton Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 705 students.
What is the rank of Harleton Independent School District?
Harleton Independent School District is ranked #204 out of 1,193 school districts in Texas (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Harleton Independent School District?
83% of Harleton Independent School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Harleton Independent School District?
Harleton Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Harleton Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,177 is less than the state median of $16,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
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