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Abernathy Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 812 students in Abernathy Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Abernathy Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
4 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
812 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
74 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Abernathy Independent School District, which is ranked #379 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#362 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
52%
53%
% Black
2%
13%
% White
44%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,619 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,799 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,619
$13,387
Spending / Student
$12,799
$14,116
Best Abernathy Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Abernathy Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
505 7th St
Abernathy, TX 79311
(806) 298-4921
Abernathy, TX 79311
(806) 298-4921
Grades: 6-8
| 170 students
Rank: #22.
Abernathy Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
505 7th St
Abernathy, TX 79311
(806) 298-4930
Abernathy, TX 79311
(806) 298-4930
Grades: PK-5
| 412 students
Rank: #33.
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: 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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Abernathy Independent School District?
Abernathy Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 812 students.
What is the rank of Abernathy Independent School District?
Abernathy Independent School District is ranked #379 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Abernathy Independent School District?
52% of Abernathy Independent School District students are Hispanic, 44% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Abernathy Independent School District?
Abernathy Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Abernathy Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,799 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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