For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,300 students in Hockley County, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in Hockley County, TX are Sundown J High School, Ropes School and Whitharral School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hockley County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Hockley County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Hockley County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sundown J High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
605 S School St
Sundown, TX 79372
(806) 602-8823
Sundown, TX 79372
(806) 602-8823
Grades: 6-8
| 132 students
Rank: #22.
Ropes School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
304 Ranch
Ropesville, TX 79358
(806) 562-4031
Ropesville, TX 79358
(806) 562-4031
Grades: PK-12
| 576 students
Rank: #33.
Whitharral School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 2nd St
Whitharral, TX 79380
(806) 299-1135
Whitharral, TX 79380
(806) 299-1135
Grades: PK-12
| 213 students
Rank: #44.
Smyer Schools
(Math: 48% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 Lincoln
Smyer, TX 79367
(806) 234-2935
Smyer, TX 79367
(806) 234-2935
Grades: PK-12
| 434 students
Rank: #55.
Levelland Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1402 E Ellis
Levelland, TX 79336
(806) 894-6355
Levelland, TX 79336
(806) 894-6355
Grades: 5-8
| 775 students
Rank: #66.
Anton School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 E Ellwood Blvd
Anton, TX 79313
(806) 997-5211
Anton, TX 79313
(806) 997-5211
Grades: PK-12
| 170 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
1100 Ave D
Levelland, TX 79336
(806) 894-3060
Levelland, TX 79336
(806) 894-3060
Grades: 4-5
| 396 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 2023)
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 Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
State Hwy 303
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 2023)
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 middle schools in Hockley County, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in Hockley County, TX include Sundown J High School, Ropes School and Whitharral School.
How many public middle schools are located in Hockley County?
6 public middle schools are located in Hockley County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hockley County?
Hockley County public middle schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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