For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,094 students in Deaf Smith County, TX (there are , serving 142 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Deaf Smith County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Deaf Smith County, TX are Walcott Elementary School, Aikman Elementary School and Northwest Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Deaf Smith County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Deaf Smith County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 污污漫画 Schools in Deaf Smith County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Walcott Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4275 Hwy 214
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 289-5222
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 289-5222
Grades: PK-6
| 144 students
Rank: #22.
Aikman Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
900 Ave K
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7640
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7640
Grades: K-5
| 437 students
Rank: #33.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Moreman
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7660
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7660
Grades: K-5
| 490 students
Rank: #44.
Bluebonnet Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
221 16th St
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7650
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7650
Grades: K-5
| 379 students
Rank: #55.
Hereford High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Ave F
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7620
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7620
Grades: 9-12
| 1,177 students
Rank: #66.
Hereford Preparatory Academy
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
704 La Plata Ste B
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7740
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7740
Grades: 8
| 295 students
Rank: #77.
Hereford J High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
704 La Plata Dr
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7630
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7630
Grades: 6-7
| 562 students
Rank: #88.
West Central Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
120 Campbell St
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7690
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7690
Grades: K-5
| 328 students
Rank: n/an/a
615 Columbia
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7680
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7680
Grades: PK
| 282 students
Deaf Smith County 污污漫画 Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Hereford Center For Accelerated Learning (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
241 Ave H
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7720
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7720
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
711 Park Ave
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7610
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7610
Grades: PK
| 304 students
615 Columbia Dr
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7680
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7680
Grades: K-5
| 357 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Deaf Smith County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Deaf Smith County, TX include Walcott Elementary School, Aikman Elementary School and Northwest Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Deaf Smith County?
9 public schools are located in Deaf Smith County.
What percentage of students in Deaf Smith County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Deaf Smith County are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Deaf Smith County?
Deaf Smith County public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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