Best Schools in Castro County, TX
Castro County, TX has 13 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 4,520 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in Castro County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Castro County, TX
The top high schools in Castro County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Happy H S
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Happy Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 131 Students
2. Springlake-earth H S
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Projected Test Scores
Springlake-earth Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 12 • 131 Students
3. Dimmitt H S
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Projected Test Scores
Dimmitt Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 303 Students
4. Hereford H S
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Projected Test Scores
Hereford Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1176 Students
Best Middle Schools in Castro County, TX
The top middle schools in Castro County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hereford Preparatory Academy
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hereford Isd • Public • Grades 8 • 299 Students
2. Dimmitt Middle
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Dimmitt Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 270 Students
3. Hereford J H
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Hereford Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 599 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Castro County, TX
The top elementary schools in Castro County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Happy El
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Projected Test Scores
Happy Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 139 Students
2. West Central El
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Hereford Isd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 361 Students
3. Richardson El
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Dimmitt Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 524 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Castro County, TX
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Castro County, TX has a total population of 7,371 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 78%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Castro County, 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 Castro County, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
41.45 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.93 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
34.52 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Castro County, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Castro County, 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 Castro County, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Castro County, TX
How many schools are in Castro County, TX?
Castro County, TX has 13 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 4,520 students in total.
How do schools in Castro County perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Castro County score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in Castro County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Castro County?
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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- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Castro County
3 places in Castro County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
School districts (1)
- Dimmitt Isd (3 schools)