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Best Parmer County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 2,203 students in Parmer County, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in Parmer County, TX are Farwell Elementary School, Farwell J High School and Lazbuddie School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Parmer County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Parmer County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Parmer County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Farwell Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
601 Ave G
Farwell, TX 79325
(806) 481-9131
Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Farwell J High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
701 Ave G
Farwell, TX 79325
(806) 481-9260
Gr: 6-8 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Lazbuddie School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
675 F M 1172
Lazbuddie, TX 79053
(806) 965-2152
Gr: PK-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Farwell High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
801 Ave G
Farwell, TX 79325
(806) 481-3351
Gr: 9-12 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #55.
Bovina High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Halsell St
Bovina, TX 79009
(806) 251-1317
Gr: 9-12 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
Friona High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
810 Chieftain Way
Friona, TX 79035
(806) 250-3951
Gr: 9-12 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #77.
Friona J High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 Euclid
Friona, TX 79035
(806) 250-2788
Gr: 6-8 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Bovina Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Halsell St
Bovina, TX 79009
(806) 251-1316
Gr: PK-5 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Bovina Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Halsell St
Bovina, TX 79009
(806) 251-1377
Gr: 6-8 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1010.
Friona Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
200 W 8th
Friona, TX 79035
(806) 250-3340
Gr: 2-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Friona Primary
300 W 8th
Friona, TX 79035
(806) 250-3935
Gr: PK-1 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Parmer County, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Parmer County, TX include Farwell Elementary School, Farwell J High School and Lazbuddie School.
How many public schools are located in Parmer County?
11 public schools are located in Parmer County.
What is the racial composition of students in Parmer County?
Parmer County public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Parmer County are often viewed compared to one another?

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