For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 2,223 students in Hale County, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Hale County, TX are Petersburg School, Cotton Center School and Plainview High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hale County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Hale County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public high schools.
Hale County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Plainview High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Hale County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Petersburg School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1411 W 4th
Petersburg, TX 79250
(806) 667-3585
Petersburg, TX 79250
(806) 667-3585
Grades: PK-12
| 274 students
Rank: #22.
Cotton Center School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2345 Fm 179
Cotton Center, TX 79021
(806) 879-2176
Cotton Center, TX 79021
(806) 879-2176
Grades: PK-12
| 105 students
Rank: #33.
Plainview High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1501 Quincy St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6005
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6005
Grades: 9-12
| 1,430 students
Rank: #44.
Abernathy High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
505 7th St
Abernathy, TX 79311
(806) 298-4902
Abernathy, TX 79311
(806) 298-4902
Grades: 9-12
| 225 students
Rank: #55.
Hale Center High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
411 Owl Dr
Hale Center, TX 79041
(806) 839-2452
Hale Center, TX 79041
(806) 839-2452
Grades: 9-12
| 173 students
Rank: #66.
Hale County Jjaep
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Houston St
Plainview, TX 79073
(806) 291-5230
Plainview, TX 79073
(806) 291-5230
Grades: 7-11
| 10 students
Rank: n/an/a
Abernathy Daep
Alternative School
1200 Houston
Abernathy, TX 79311
(806) 298-4940
Abernathy, TX 79311
(806) 298-4940
Grades: 8-12
| 5 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hale Co J J A E P
Alternative School
103 W Cleveland
Hale Center, TX 79041
(806) 839-2451
Hale Center, TX 79041
(806) 839-2451
Grades: 12
| 1 students
Hale County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
908 Ash St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6025
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6025
Grades: 6
| 409 students
Ash High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
908 Ash St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6010
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6010
Grades: 9-12
| 83 students
707 Canyon St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6035
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6035
Grades: PK-5
| 310 students
2501 Joliet St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6020
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6020
Grades: 7-9
| 414 students
Daep (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1200 Houston St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 291-5259
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 291-5259
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2500 West 20th St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6015
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6015
Grades: 8-9
| 411 students
Hale County Jjaep (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1200 Houston St
Petersburg, TX 79250
(806) 291-5321
Petersburg, TX 79250
(806) 291-5321
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Hale County Jjaep High School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
122 E 6th St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 628-6271
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 628-6271
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
1800 Joliet St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6030
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6030
Grades: 5
| 432 students
Petersburg Daep Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1200 Houston St
Petersburg, TX 79250
(806) 291-5321
Petersburg, TX 79250
(806) 291-5321
Grades: 9
| 1 students
1109 Ave G
Petersburg, TX 79250
(806) 667-3577
Petersburg, TX 79250
(806) 667-3577
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
Slaton Daep High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1200 Houston
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 828-6591
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 828-6591
Grades: 7-10
| 4 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Hale County, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Hale County, TX include Petersburg School, Cotton Center School and Plainview High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hale County?
8 public high schools are located in Hale County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hale County?
Hale County public high schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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