For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 4,561 students in Hockley County, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 45 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Hockley County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Hockley County, TX are Sundown Elementary School, Sundown J High School and Whitharral School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hockley County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Hockley County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hockley County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sundown Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
605 S School St
Sundown, TX 79372
(806) 602-8823
Sundown, TX 79372
(806) 602-8823
Gr: PK-5 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Sundown J High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
605 S School St
Sundown, TX 79372
(806) 602-8823
Sundown, TX 79372
(806) 602-8823
Gr: 6-8 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Whitharral School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 2nd St
Whitharral, TX 79380
(806) 299-1135
Whitharral, TX 79380
(806) 299-1135
Gr: PK-12 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
Ropes School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
304 Ranch
Ropesville, TX 79358
(806) 562-4031
Ropesville, TX 79358
(806) 562-4031
Gr: PK-12 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #55.
Sundown High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
605 S School St
Sundown, TX 79372
(806) 602-8823
Sundown, TX 79372
(806) 602-8823
Gr: 9-12 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #66.
Smyer Schools
(Math: 48% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 Lincoln
Smyer, TX 79367
(806) 234-2935
Smyer, TX 79367
(806) 234-2935
Gr: PK-12 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #77.
Levelland High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1400 Hickory
Levelland, TX 79336
(806) 894-8515
Levelland, TX 79336
(806) 894-8515
Gr: 9-12 | 798 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #88.
Capitol Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 Ellis St
Levelland, TX 79336
(806) 894-4715
Levelland, TX 79336
(806) 894-4715
Gr: 2-4 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #99.
South Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Ave C
Levelland, TX 79336
(806) 894-6255
Levelland, TX 79336
(806) 894-6255
Gr: 2-4 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1010.
Levelland Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1402 E Ellis
Levelland, TX 79336
(806) 894-6355
Levelland, TX 79336
(806) 894-6355
Gr: 5-8 | 736 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1111.
Anton School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 E Ellwood Blvd
Anton, TX 79313
(806) 997-5211
Anton, TX 79313
(806) 997-5211
Gr: PK-12 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: n/an/a
1412 E Ellis
Levelland, TX 79336
(806) 894-6959
Levelland, TX 79336
(806) 894-6959
Gr: PK-1 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: n/an/a
Race (Roughneck Alternative Center For Education)
Alternative School
605 S School St
Sundown, TX 79372
(806) 602-8823
Sundown, TX 79372
(806) 602-8823
Gr: 10-12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Hockley County, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Hockley County, TX include Sundown Elementary School, Sundown J High School and Whitharral School.
How many public schools are located in Hockley County?
13 public schools are located in Hockley County.
What percentage of students in Hockley County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Hockley County are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hockley County?
Hockley County public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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