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Hereford Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,950 students in Hereford Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Hereford Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
8 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
3,950 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
274 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hereford Independent School District, which is ranked #838 of all 1,196 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 96% has increased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#833 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
46%
Graduation Rate
96%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
92%
53%
% Black
1%
13%
% White
7%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,006 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,179 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$47 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$48 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,006
$13,387
Spending / Student
$12,179
$14,116
Best Hereford Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Aikman Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
900 Ave K
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7640
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7640
Gr: K-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Hereford Preparatory Academy
(Math: 47% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
704 La Plata Ste B
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7740
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7740
Gr: 8 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Bluebonnet Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
221 16th St
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7650
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7650
Gr: K-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Moreman
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7660
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7660
Gr: K-5 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
West Central Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
120 Campbell St
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7690
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7690
Gr: K-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #66.
Hereford High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Ave F
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7620
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7620
Gr: 9-12 | 1,177 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #77.
Hereford J High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
704 La Plata Dr
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7630
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7630
Gr: 6-7 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
615 Columbia
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7680
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7680
Gr: PK | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hereford Independent School District?
Hereford Independent School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,950 students.
What is the rank of Hereford Independent School District?
Hereford Independent School District is ranked #838 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) 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 graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hereford Independent School District?
92% of Hereford Independent School District students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hereford Independent School District?
Hereford Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Hereford Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,179 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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