Abernathy High School (Ranked Top 50% for 2025-26)

Abernathy High School

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Abernathy High School is a public high school located in Abernathy, Texas, United States. It is part of the Abernathy Independent School District located in central Hale County and classified as a 2A school by the UIL. In 2015, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency.

Serving 225 students in grades 9-12, Abernathy High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).

The percentage of students achieving is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving is 40-44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).

The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 225 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 59%
: ≥90% (Top 50% in TX)
: Top 50%
: 55-59% (Top 20%)
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
: 60-69% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Abernathy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

Abernathy High School's student population of 225 students has declined by 5% over five school years.

The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Abernathy High School
9	56
10	46
11	66
12	57

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Total Students

225 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (1987-2023)
Year	Abernathy High School
2023	243
2022	255
2021	252
2020	238
2019	238
2018	236
2017	236
2016	216
2015	210
2014	211
2013	202
2012	206
2011	203
2010	206
2009	215
2008	225
2007	225
2006	179
2005	214
2004	212
2003	230
2002	249
2001	269
2000	279
1999	271
1998	253
1997	255
1996	252
1995	247
1994	242
1993	225
1992	225
1991	236
1990	237
1989	256
1988	260
1987	265

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

26 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Abernathy High School
2023	26
2022	26
2021	26
2020	26
2019	26
2018	26
2017	26
2016	24
2015	25
2014	26
2013	25
2012	24
2011	25
2010	23
2009	22
2008	23
2007	23
2006	21
2005	22
2004	21
2003	24
2002	25
2001	25
2000	25
1999	25
1998	27
1997	25
1996	26
1995	23
1994	22
1993	23
1992	23
1991	24

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School Calendar

School Rankings

Abernathy High School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of Abernathy High School is 0.53, 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.

This School

State Level (TX)

#3501 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)

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Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Abernathy High School
2023	#3501
2022	#4531
2021	#3208
2019	#2419
2018	#1493
2017	#1383
2016	#2916
2015	#5667
2014	#4594
2013	#1005
2012	#4763

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55-59%

44%

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Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Abernathy High School	Texas	Abernathy Independent School District
2023	57%	44%	55%
2022	42%	41%	47%
2021	37%	37%	47%
2019	54%	51%	52%
2018	64%	49%	46%
2017	90%	78%	78%
2016	90%	75%	80%
2015	64%	73%	78%
2014	74%	76%	85%
2013	92%	78%	82%
2012	74%	83%	81%

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40-44%

51%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	Abernathy High School	Texas	Abernathy Independent School District
2022	42%	51%	56%
2021	42%	42%	46%
2019	52%	47%	47%
2018	54%	45%	46%
2017	82%	72%	72%
2016	67%	71%	73%
2015	67%	73%	73%
2014	72%	75%	76%
2013	87%	78%	81%
2012	90%	88%	85%
2011	90%	88%	89%

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60-69%

46%

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Science Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2021-2022)
Year	Abernathy High School	Texas	Abernathy Independent School District
2022	64%	46%	62%
2021	72%	43%	57%

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Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

14:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Abernathy High School	Texas	Abernathy Independent School District
2023	9:1	14:1	12:1
2022	10:1	14:1	11:1
2021	10:1	14:1	11:1
2020	9:1	15:1	12:1
2019	9:1	15:1	12:1
2018	9:1	15:1	12:1
2017	9:1	15:1	12:1
2016	9:1	15:1	12:1
2015	8:1	15:1	12:1
2014	8:1	15:1	11:1
2013	8:1	15:1	11:1
2012	8:1	15:1	11:1
2011	8:1	15:1	11:1
2010	9:1	15:1	12:1
2009	10:1	14:1	11:1
2008	10:1	14:1	11:1
2007	10:1	15:1	12:1
2006	9:1	15:1	11:1
2005	10:1	15:1	12:1
2004	10:1	15:1	12:1
2003	10:1	15:1	11:1
2002	10:1	15:1	12:1
2001	11:1	15:1	11:1
2000	11:1	14:1	11:1
1999	11:1	14:1	11:1
1998	9:1	14:1	11:1
1997	10:1	15:1	12:1
1996	10:1	15:1	11:1
1995	11:1	15:1	12:1
1994	11:1	15:1	12:1
1993	10:1	15:1	12:1
1992	10:1	16:1	13:1
1991	10:1	16:1	12:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

55%

53%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1992-2023)
Year	Abernathy High School	Texas	Abernathy Independent School District
2023	51%	53%	51%
2022	49%	53%	53%
2021	53%	53%	53%
2020	53%	53%	55%
2019	53%	53%	55%
2018	52%	52%	57%
2017	52%	52%	57%
2016	50%	52%	58%
2014	51%	52%	58%
2013	48%	51%	57%
2012	47%	51%	57%
2011	48%	50%	58%
2010	47%	49%	55%
2009	49%	48%	54%
2008	47%	47%	53%
2007	43%	46%	53%
2006	54%	46%	53%
2005	40%	45%	50%
2004	39%	44%	47%
2003	43%	43%	49%
2002	41%	42%	46%
2001	45%	41%	47%
2000	49%	40%	50%
1999	46%	39%	46%
1998	49%	38%	52%
1997	49%	38%	52%
1996	47%	37%	52%
1995	48%	36%	50%
1994	48%	36%	50%
1993	49%	35%	49%
1992	52%	35%	54%

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Black

13%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1989-2023)
Year	Abernathy High School	Texas	Abernathy Independent School District
2023	1%	13%	2%
2022	1%	13%	1%
2021	2%	13%	2%
2014	1%	13%	1%
2013	2%	13%	1%
2012	3%	13%	2%
2011	2%	13%	1%
2009	3%	14%	2%
2008	5%	14%	3%
2007	4%	14%	2%
2006	2%	15%	1%
2005	7%	14%	3%
2004	4%	14%	3%
2003	5%	14%	3%
2002	6%	14%	4%
2001	5%	14%	4%
2000	5%	14%	2%
1999	3%	14%	2%
1998	3%	14%	1%
1997	2%	14%	1%
1996	2%	14%	2%
1995	3%	14%	2%
1994	3%	14%	1%
1993	2%	14%	1%
1992	4%	14%	3%
1991	2%	14%	3%
1990	2%	14%	2%
1989	3%	14%	2%

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White

41%

25%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1992-2023)
Year	Abernathy High School	Texas	Abernathy Independent School District
2023	46%	26%	46%
2022	49%	26%	45%
2021	43%	26%	44%
2020	45%	27%	42%
2019	45%	27%	42%
2018	47%	28%	42%
2017	47%	28%	42%
2016	49%	29%	41%
2014	47%	29%	39%
2013	50%	30%	41%
2012	49%	31%	40%
2011	49%	31%	41%
2010	53%	33%	44%
2009	48%	34%	44%
2008	48%	35%	43%
2007	52%	36%	45%
2006	62%	36%	46%
2005	53%	38%	47%
2004	57%	39%	49%
2003	51%	40%	48%
2002	52%	41%	50%
2001	49%	42%	48%
2000	45%	44%	47%
1999	51%	45%	52%
1998	48%	46%	47%
1997	49%	46%	47%
1996	51%	47%	46%
1995	49%	48%	48%
1994	49%	48%	49%
1993	49%	49%	50%
1992	44%	49%	43%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Abernathy High School	Texas	Abernathy Independent School District
2023	2%	3%	1%
2022	1%	3%	1%
2021	1%	3%	1%
2020	2%	2%	2%
2019	2%	2%	2%
2018	1%	2%
2017	1%	2%
2016	1%	2%	1%
2014	1%	2%	1%
2012	1%	1%
2011	1%	2%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.53

0.64

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (1992-2023)
Year	Abernathy High School	Texas	Abernathy Independent School District
2023	0.53	0.64	0.54
2022	0.52	0.64	0.53
2021	0.54	0.64	0.53
2020	0.52	0.63	0.53
2019	0.52	0.63	0.53
2018	0.51	0.64	0.51
2017	0.51	0.64	0.51
2016	0.51	0.63	0.50
2014	0.52	0.63	0.51
2013	0.53	0.64	0.52
2012	0.54	0.64	0.52
2011	0.54	0.64	0.51
2010	0.51	0.64	0.51
2009	0.54	0.64	0.52
2008	0.55	0.64	0.53
2007	0.55	0.64	0.53
2006	0.53	0.64	0.53
2005	0.56	0.64	0.54
2004	0.53	0.64	0.54
2003	0.56	0.64	0.54
2002	0.56	0.64	0.54
2001	0.56	0.64	0.55
2000	0.56	0.65	0.54
1999	0.54	0.65	0.54
1998	0.53	0.65	0.53
1997	0.52	0.64	0.53
1996	0.53	0.64	0.53
1995	0.53	0.64	0.54
1994	0.53	0.64	0.54
1993	0.52	0.63	0.53
1992	0.54	0.63	0.54

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≥90%

90%

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Graduation Rate Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Abernathy High School	Texas	Abernathy Independent School District
2023	90%	90%
2022	90%	90%	90%
2021	95%	89%	95%
2019	95%	89%	95%
2018	90%	89%	90%
2017	95%	89%	95%
2016	90%	89%	90%
2015	90%	89%	90%
2014	90%	88%	90%
2013	90%	88%	90%
2012	90%	88%	90%

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Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

48%

57%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (1993-2023)
Year	Abernathy High School	Texas	Abernathy Independent School District
2023	45%	57%	46%
2022	46%	57%	50%
2021	34%	56%	43%
2020	36%	56%	46%
2019	36%	56%	46%
2018	33%	53%	45%
2017	33%	53%	45%
2016	31%	53%	46%
2015	34%	52%	43%
2014	36%	53%	47%
2013	36%	53%	48%
2012	35%	44%	45%
2011	35%	44%	48%
2010	33%	43%	43%
2009	30%	40%	43%
2008	32%	39%	42%
2007	34%	39%	46%
2006	41%	40%	45%
2005	30%	39%	43%
2004	27%	39%	38%
2003	30%	39%	43%
2002	33%	38%	40%
2001	32%	38%	39%
2000	18%	38%	34%
1999	25%	39%	39%
1998	29%	40%	44%
1997	32%	41%	46%
1996	35%	41%	48%
1995	32%	41%	48%
1994	33%	40%	49%
1993	41%	45%	57%

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Eligible for

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2002-2022)
Year	Abernathy High School	Texas	Abernathy Independent School District
2022	1%	4%	1%
2021	5%	4%	5%
2020	6%	4%	5%
2019	6%	4%	5%
2018	5%	6%	7%
2017	5%	6%	7%
2016	9%	6%	8%
2015	9%	6%	9%
2014	12%	7%	10%
2013	11%	7%	9%
2012	10%	7%	10%
2011	6%	7%	8%
2010	7%	8%	10%
2009	10%	8%	11%
2008	6%	8%	12%
2007	7%	8%	9%
2006	12%	8%	10%
2005	7%	8%	10%
2004	8%	7%	12%
2003	9%	7%	10%
2002	8%	7%	11%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Abernathy Independent School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Notes

School Mascot: Antelope/lady Lope

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Abernathy High School's ranking?

Abernathy High School is ranked #3501 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).

What is the graduation rate of Abernathy High School?

The graduation rate of Abernathy High School is 90%, which is equal to the Texas state average of 90%.

How many students attend Abernathy High School?

225 students attend Abernathy High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

55% of Abernathy High School students are Hispanic, 41% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Abernathy High School?

Abernathy High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.

What grades does Abernathy High School offer ?

Abernathy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Abernathy High School part of?

Abernathy High School is part of Abernathy Independent School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 225 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 59%
: ≥90% (Top 50%)
: Top 50%
: 55-59% (Top 20%)
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
: 60-69% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education