Lockney Independent School District

601 W Poplar
Lockney, TX 79241-0428
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Lockney Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 391 students in Lockney Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Lockney Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
4 Schools
9,273 Schools
# Students
391 Students
5,536,678 Students
# Teachers
38 Teachers
369,015 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Lockney Independent School District, which is ranked #1035 of all 1,193 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#1050 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
29%
44%
35%
51%
30-34%
46%
(21-22)
≥90%
90%
(2022-23)
14.4%
23%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.33
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
80%
54%
% Black
2%
13%
% White
17%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,550 is higher than the state median of $13,371. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,440 is higher than the state median of $14,099. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,550
$13,371
Spending / Student
$17,440
$14,099

Best Lockney Independent School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lockney Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
310 W 8th St
Lockney, TX 79241
(806) 652-3321
Gr: PK-5 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22.
Lockney J High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
406 W Willow St
Lockney, TX 79241
(806) 652-2236
Gr: 6-8 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #33.
Lockney High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
410 Sw 4th St
Lockney, TX 79241
(806) 652-3325
Gr: 9-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
Lockney Daep
Alternative School
908 Houston St
Lockney, TX 79241
(806) 291-5321
Gr: 8-11 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 86%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Lockney Independent School District?
Lockney Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 391 students.
What is the rank of Lockney Independent School District?
Lockney Independent School District is ranked #1035 out of 1,193 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lockney Independent School District?
80% of Lockney Independent School District students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lockney Independent School District?
Lockney Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Lockney Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,440 is higher than the state median of $14,099. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 391 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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