For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 795 students in Hemphill County, TX.
The top ranked public schools in Hemphill County, TX are Canadian High School, Canadian Middle School and Baker Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hemphill County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Hemphill County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hemphill County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Canadian High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
621 S 5th St
Canadian, TX 79014
(806) 323-5373
Canadian, TX 79014
(806) 323-5373
Gr: 9-12 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Canadian Middle School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
404 6th St
Canadian, TX 79014
(806) 323-5351
Canadian, TX 79014
(806) 323-5351
Gr: 6-8 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Baker Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
723 Cheyenne
Canadian, TX 79014
(806) 323-5386
Canadian, TX 79014
(806) 323-5386
Gr: 3-5 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: n/an/a
500 Dogwood
Canadian, TX 79014
(806) 323-9331
Canadian, TX 79014
(806) 323-9331
Gr: PK-2 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Hemphill County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Correctional Services Corp Elementary School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
800 Hillside Ave
Canadian, TX 79014
(806) 323-9713
Canadian, TX 79014
(806) 323-9713
Gr: 9 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hemphill County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Hemphill County, TX include Canadian High School, Canadian Middle School and Baker Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Hemphill County?
4 public schools are located in Hemphill County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hemphill County?
Hemphill County public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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