For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,418 students in Swisher County, TX.
The top ranked public schools in Swisher County, TX are Happy High School, Happy Elementary School and Kress High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Swisher County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Swisher County have an average ranking of 1/10, 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 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Swisher County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Happy High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
500 Nw 3rd
Happy, TX 79042
(806) 558-5311
Happy, TX 79042
(806) 558-5311
Grades: 7-12
| 130 students
Rank: #22.
Happy Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 N W 3rd
Happy, TX 79042
(806) 558-2561
Happy, TX 79042
(806) 558-2561
Grades: PK-6
| 140 students
Rank: #33.
Kress High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 E 5th
Kress, TX 79052
(806) 684-2651
Kress, TX 79052
(806) 684-2651
Grades: 7-12
| 130 students
Rank: #44.
Kress Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 E 5th
Kress, TX 79052
(806) 684-2326
Kress, TX 79052
(806) 684-2326
Grades: PK-6
| 134 students
Rank: #55.
Tulia J High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
421 N E 3rd St
Tulia, TX 79088
(806) 995-4842
Tulia, TX 79088
(806) 995-4842
Grades: 6-8
| 195 students
Rank: #66.
Tulia High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
501 Hornet Pl
Tulia, TX 79088
(806) 995-2759
Tulia, TX 79088
(806) 995-2759
Grades: 9-12
| 271 students
Rank: #77.
Tulia Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
800 N W 9th St
Tulia, TX 79088
(806) 995-4141
Tulia, TX 79088
(806) 995-4141
Grades: PK-5
| 418 students
Swisher County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
300 N Dallas St
Tulia, TX 79088
(806) 995-4309
Tulia, TX 79088
(806) 995-4309
Grades: 3-5
| 258 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Swisher County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Swisher County, TX include Happy High School, Happy Elementary School and Kress High School.
How many public schools are located in Swisher County?
7 public schools are located in Swisher County.
What is the racial composition of students in Swisher County?
Swisher County public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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