For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,258 students in Lamb County, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lamb County, TX are Sudan High School, Sudan Elementary School and Littlefield J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lamb County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Lamb County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% 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 Lamb County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sudan High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
107 W Hwy 303
Sudan, TX 79371
(806) 227-2336
Sudan, TX 79371
(806) 227-2336
Gr: 8-12 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Sudan Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
107 W Hwy 303
Sudan, TX 79371
(806) 227-2173
Sudan, TX 79371
(806) 227-2173
Gr: PK-7 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Littlefield J High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
105 Lk Ave
Littlefield, TX 79339
(806) 385-3922
Littlefield, TX 79339
(806) 385-3922
Gr: 6-8 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #44.
Olton J High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 Ave G
Olton, TX 79064
(806) 285-2681
Olton, TX 79064
(806) 285-2681
Gr: 6-8 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #55.
Springlake-earth Isd
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
472 Fm 302
Earth, TX 79031
(806) 257-3310
Earth, TX 79031
(806) 257-3310
Gr: PK-12 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #66.
Amherst School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 N Main
Amherst, TX 79312
(806) 246-3221
Amherst, TX 79312
(806) 246-3221
Gr: PK-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Lamb County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bill Clayton Detention Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1500 E Delano Ave
Littlefield, TX 79339
(806) 385-3844
Littlefield, TX 79339
(806) 385-3844
Gr: 5-10 | 117 students Minority enrollment: 64%
Olton D A E P High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
7th And Ave G
Olton, TX 79064
(806) 285-2691
Olton, TX 79064
(806) 285-2691
Gr: 8-9
P E P Alter Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
107 W Hwy 303
Sudan, TX 79371
(806) 227-2431
Sudan, TX 79371
(806) 227-2431
Gr: 10-11
Spade Daep Elementary School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
P O Box 69
Spade, TX 79369
Spade, TX 79369
Gr: 11 | 1 student
P O Box 69
Spade, TX 79369
(806) 233-2131
Spade, TX 79369
(806) 233-2131
Gr: PK-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Lamb County, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lamb County, TX include Sudan High School, Sudan Elementary School and Littlefield J High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lamb County?
7 public middle schools are located in Lamb County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lamb County?
Lamb County public middle schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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