Hartley High School or Hartley School is a public high school located in Hartley, Texas and is classified as a 1A school by the UIL. It is part of the Hartley Independent School District located in northeastern Hartley County. In 2015, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency.
Serving 236 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Hartley School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 236 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hartley School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Hartley School's student population of 236 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
236 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Hartley School ranks within the top 10% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hartley School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#702 out of 8096 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
67%
54%
Black
1%
13%
White
32%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Tiger
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hartley School's ranking?
Hartley School is ranked #702 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hartley School?
The graduation rate of Hartley School is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Hartley School?
236 students attend Hartley School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Hartley School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hartley School?
Hartley School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hartley School offer ?
Hartley School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Hartley School part of?
Hartley School is part of Hartley Independent School District.
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