Best Schools in Deaf Smith County, TX
Deaf Smith County, TX has 19 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 9 elementary) serving 5,960 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in Deaf Smith County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Deaf Smith County, TX
The top high schools in Deaf Smith County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Vega H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vega Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 115 Students
2. Friona H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Friona Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 295 Students
3. Hereford H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hereford Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1176 Students
Best Middle Schools in Deaf Smith County, TX
The top middle schools in Deaf Smith County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Vega J H
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vega Isd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 111 Students
2. Hereford Preparatory Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hereford Isd • Public • Grades 8 • 299 Students
3. Friona J H
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Friona Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 226 Students
4. Hereford J H
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hereford Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 599 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Deaf Smith County, TX
The top elementary schools in Deaf Smith County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Vega El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vega Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 144 Students
2. Aikman El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hereford Isd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 378 Students
3. Bluebonnet El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hereford Isd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 404 Students
4. Walcott El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walcott Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 148 Students
5. West Central El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hereford Isd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 361 Students
6. Northwest El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hereford Isd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 456 Students
7. Friona El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Friona Isd • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 312 Students
8. St Anthony Catholic School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Anthony Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 5 • 75 Students
9. Friona Pri
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Friona Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 230 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Deaf Smith County, TX
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Deaf Smith County, TX has a total population of 18,583 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 72%, and 11% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Deaf Smith 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 Deaf Smith County, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
33.11 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.18 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
28.92 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Deaf Smith County, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Deaf Smith 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 Deaf Smith County, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Deaf Smith County, TX
How many schools are in Deaf Smith County, TX?
Deaf Smith County, TX has 19 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 5,960 students in total.
How do schools in Deaf Smith County perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in Deaf Smith County score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in Deaf Smith County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Deaf Smith 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: 44%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Deaf Smith County
1 places in Deaf Smith County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (1)
- Hereford (9)
School districts (1)
- Hereford Isd (8 schools)