For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 559 students in Hudspeth County, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in Hudspeth County, TX are Fort Hancock High School, Sierra Blanca School and Dell City School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hudspeth County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Hudspeth County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hudspeth County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fort Hancock High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 School Dr
Fort Hancock, TX 79839
(915) 769-3811
Fort Hancock, TX 79839
(915) 769-3811
Gr: 7-12 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Sierra Blanca School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Sierra Blanca Ave
Sierra Blanca, TX 79851
(915) 369-2781
Sierra Blanca, TX 79851
(915) 369-2781
Gr: PK-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
Dell City School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
110 N Main
Dell City, TX 79837
(915) 964-2663
Dell City, TX 79837
(915) 964-2663
Gr: K-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #44.
Benito Martinez Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 School Dr
Fort Hancock, TX 79839
(915) 769-3913
Fort Hancock, TX 79839
(915) 769-3913
Gr: PK-6 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Hudspeth County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
100 School Dr
Fort Hancock, TX 79839
(915) 769-3868
Fort Hancock, TX 79839
(915) 769-3868
Gr: 6-8 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
P O Box 98
Fort Hancock, TX 79839
(915) 769-3867
Fort Hancock, TX 79839
(915) 769-3867
Gr: PK-12 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Hudspeth County, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Hudspeth County, TX include Fort Hancock High School, Sierra Blanca School and Dell City School.
How many public schools are located in Hudspeth County?
4 public schools are located in Hudspeth County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hudspeth County?
Hudspeth County public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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