Best Schools in 79072, TX
79072, TX has 19 public schools (5 high, 5 middle, 7 elementary) serving 6,889 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in 79072 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 79072, TX
The top high schools in 79072, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kress H S
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kress Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 145 Students
2. Hale Center H S
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Hale Center Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 159 Students
3. Olton H S
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Olton Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 175 Students
4. Lockney H S
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Projected Test Scores
Lockney Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 134 Students
5. Plainview H S
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Plainview Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1442 Students
Best Middle Schools in 79072, TX
The top middle schools in 79072, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lockney J H
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Projected Test Scores
Lockney Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 90 Students
2. Plainview J H
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Plainview Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 763 Students
3. Carr Middle
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Hale Center Isd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 178 Students
4. Plainview Int
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Plainview Isd • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 702 Students
5. Olton J H
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Olton Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 140 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 79072, TX
The top elementary schools in 79072, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central El
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Projected Test Scores
Plainview Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 630 Students
2. North El
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Plainview Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 672 Students
3. Hp Webb El
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Olton Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 282 Students
4. South El
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Projected Test Scores
Plainview Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 426 Students
5. Akin El
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Hale Center Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 248 Students
6. Kress El
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Kress Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 134 Students
7. Lockney El
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Lockney Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 181 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 79072, TX
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
79072, TX has a total population of 25,605 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 76%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 79072, TX
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 79072, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
32.38 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.61 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
26.77 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 79072, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 79072, TX.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 79072, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 79072, TX
How many schools are in 79072, TX?
79072, TX has 19 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 6,889 students in total.
How do schools in 79072 perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in 79072 score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in 79072 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 79072?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 35%
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- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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