For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,905 students in Scurry County, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 50 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Scurry County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Scurry County, TX are Ira School, Snyder Intermediate School and Snyder Primary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Scurry County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Scurry County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Scurry County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ira School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6190 W Fm 1606
Ira, TX 79527
(325) 573-2628
Ira, TX 79527
(325) 573-2628
Gr: PK-12 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Snyder Intermediate School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3600 El Paso St
Snyder, TX 79549
(325) 574-8600
Snyder, TX 79549
(325) 574-8600
Gr: 4-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Snyder Primary
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3601 El Paso St
Snyder, TX 79549
(325) 574-8600
Snyder, TX 79549
(325) 574-8600
Gr: PK-3 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Hermleigh School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8010 Business 84h
Hermleigh, TX 79526
(325) 863-2451
Hermleigh, TX 79526
(325) 863-2451
Gr: PK-12 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #55.
Snyder High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3801 Austin
Snyder, TX 79549
(325) 574-8800
Snyder, TX 79549
(325) 574-8800
Gr: 9-12 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #66.
Snyder J High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2901 37th St
Snyder, TX 79549
(325) 574-8900
Snyder, TX 79549
(325) 574-8900
Gr: 6-8 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Scurry County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Snyder Academy (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
8010 Business 84h
Hermleigh, TX 79526
(325) 574-8890
Hermleigh, TX 79526
(325) 574-8890
Gr: 9
Snyder Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
3600 Ave A
Snyder, TX 79549
(325) 574-8890
Snyder, TX 79549
(325) 574-8890
Gr: 9-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
3601 El Paso
Snyder, TX 79549
(325) 574-8600
Snyder, TX 79549
(325) 574-8600
Gr: K-5 | 1,283 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
4300 Ave V
Snyder, TX 79549
(325) 574-8675
Snyder, TX 79549
(325) 574-8675
Gr: PK-K | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Scurry County, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Scurry County, TX include Ira School, Snyder Intermediate School and Snyder Primary.
How many public schools are located in Scurry County?
6 public schools are located in Scurry County.
What percentage of students in Scurry County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Scurry County are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Scurry County?
Scurry County public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Scurry County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Scurry County include: Hermleigh School vs. Ira School, Ira School vs. Hermleigh School, Snyder Primary vs. Ira School
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