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Lockney Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 391 students in Lockney Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Lockney Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
4 Schools
9,283 Schools
# Students
391 Students
5,544,466 Students
# Teachers
38 Teachers
369,214 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lockney Independent School District, which is ranked #1036 of all 1,194 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1050 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
80%
54%
% Black
2%
13%
% White
17%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,550 is higher than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,440 is higher than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,550
$13,352
Spending / Student
$17,440
$14,079
Best Lockney Independent School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lockney Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
310 W 8th St
Lockney, TX 79241
(806) 652-3321
Lockney, TX 79241
(806) 652-3321
Gr: PK-5 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22.
Lockney J High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
406 W Willow St
Lockney, TX 79241
(806) 652-2236
Lockney, TX 79241
(806) 652-2236
Gr: 6-8 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #33.
Lockney High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
410 Sw 4th St
Lockney, TX 79241
(806) 652-3325
Lockney, TX 79241
(806) 652-3325
Gr: 9-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
Lockney Daep
Alternative School
908 Houston St
Lockney, TX 79241
(806) 291-5321
Lockney, TX 79241
(806) 291-5321
Gr: 8-11 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lockney Independent School District?
Lockney Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 391 students.
What is the rank of Lockney Independent School District?
Lockney Independent School District is ranked #1036 out of 1,194 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lockney Independent School District?
80% of Lockney Independent School District students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lockney Independent School District?
Lockney Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Lockney Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,440 is higher than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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