Top 10 Best Hockley County Public Schools (2023)
For the 2023 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 4,629 students in Hockley County, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 25 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Hockley County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 95%).
The top ranked public schools in Hockley County, TX are Levelland High School, Sundown Elementary School and Sundown J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hockley County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Hockley County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best Hockley County Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Levelland High School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1400 Hickory
Levelland, TX 79336
(806) 894-8515
Levelland, TX 79336
(806) 894-8515
Grades: 9-12
| 720 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Sundown Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
701 School St
Sundown, TX 79372
(806) 229-3021
Sundown, TX 79372
(806) 229-3021
Grades: PK-5
| 259 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Sundown J High School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
701 School St
Sundown, TX 79372
(806) 229-3021
Sundown, TX 79372
(806) 229-3021
Grades: 6-8
| 141 students
Rank: #44.
Ropes School
Math: 54% | Reading: 61%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
304 Ranch
Ropesville, TX 79358
(806) 562-4031
Ropesville, TX 79358
(806) 562-4031
Grades: PK-12
| 475 students
Rank: #55.
Whitharral School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 2nd St
Whitharral, TX 79380
(806) 299-1135
Whitharral, TX 79380
(806) 299-1135
Grades: PK-12
| 176 students
Rank: #66.
Sundown High School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
701 School St
Sundown, TX 79372
(806) 229-3021
Sundown, TX 79372
(806) 229-3021
Grades: 9-12
| 183 students
Rank: #77.
Smyer Schools
Math: 49% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 Lincoln
Smyer, TX 79367
(806) 234-2935
Smyer, TX 79367
(806) 234-2935
Grades: PK-12
| 412 students
Rank: #88.
Levelland Middle School
Math: 32% | Reading: 31%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1402 E Ellis
Levelland, TX 79336
(806) 894-6355
Levelland, TX 79336
(806) 894-6355
Grades: 6-8
| 662 students
Rank: #99.
Levelland Intermediate School
Math: 26% | Reading: 26%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Ave D
Levelland, TX 79336
(806) 894-3060
Levelland, TX 79336
(806) 894-3060
Grades: 4-6
| 421 students
Rank: #1010.
Capitol Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 Ellis St
Levelland, TX 79336
(806) 894-4715
Levelland, TX 79336
(806) 894-4715
Grades: 1-3
| 293 students
Rank: #1111.
South Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Ave C
Levelland, TX 79336
(806) 894-6255
Levelland, TX 79336
(806) 894-6255
Grades: 1-3
| 313 students
Rank: #1212.
Anton School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Ellwood Blvd
Anton, TX 79313
(806) 997-5211
Anton, TX 79313
(806) 997-5211
Grades: PK-12
| 184 students
Rank: n/an/a
1412 E Ellis
Levelland, TX 79336
(806) 894-6959
Levelland, TX 79336
(806) 894-6959
Grades: PK-K
| 390 students
Rank: n/an/a
Race (Roughneck Alternative Center For Education)
Alternative School
201 E 5th St
Sundown, TX 79372
(806) 229-3021
Sundown, TX 79372
(806) 229-3021
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Hockley County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
100 Ellwood Blvd
Anton, TX 79313
(806) 997-5221
Anton, TX 79313
(806) 997-5221
Grades: PK-5
| 124 students
Cactus Academic Center (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
500 Cactus Dr
Levelland, TX 79336
(806) 894-3323
Levelland, TX 79336
(806) 894-3323
Grades: K-12
| 43 students
501 Cactus Dr
Levelland, TX 79336
(806) 894-3323
Levelland, TX 79336
(806) 894-3323
Grades: 1-3
| n/a students
Choices Alter High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
107 Hockley Main
Ropesville, TX 79358
(806) 562-2160
Ropesville, TX 79358
(806) 562-2160
Grades: 11-12
| 2 students
P E P Alter Co-op Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
Hwy 303
Pep, TX 79353
(806) 933-4499
Pep, TX 79353
(806) 933-4499
Grades: 9-11
| 2 students
P E P Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
514 W Ave G
Pep, TX 79353
(806) 933-4499
Pep, TX 79353
(806) 933-4499
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
P E P High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
Hwy 303 At Pep
Pep, TX 79353
(806) 933-4499
Pep, TX 79353
(806) 933-4499
Grades: 10-12
| 3 students
Pep Alter School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
7th And School St
Sundown, TX 79372
(806) 933-4499
Sundown, TX 79372
(806) 933-4499
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
401 Lincoln
Smyer, TX 79367
(806) 234-2935
Smyer, TX 79367
(806) 234-2935
Grades: PK-6
| 229 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hockley County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Hockley County, TX are Levelland High School, Sundown Elementary School and Sundown J High School.
How many public schools are located in Hockley County, TX?
14 public schools are located in Hockley County, TX.
What percentage of students in Hockley County, TX go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Hockley County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hockley County, TX?
Hockley County, TX minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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