For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,177 students in Deaf Smith County, TX.
The top ranked public high school in Deaf Smith County, TX is Hereford High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Deaf Smith County, TX public high school have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Deaf Smith County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Deaf Smith County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hereford High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 91% 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 Deaf Smith County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hereford High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Ave F
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7620
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7620
Grades: 9-12
| 1,177 students
Deaf Smith County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Hereford Center For Accelerated Learning (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
241 Ave H
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7720
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7720
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
711 Park Ave
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7610
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7610
Grades: PK
| 304 students
615 Columbia Dr
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7680
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7680
Grades: K-5
| 357 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Deaf Smith County, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Deaf Smith County, TX include Hereford High School.
How many public high schools are located in Deaf Smith County?
1 public high schools are located in Deaf Smith County.
What is the racial composition of students in Deaf Smith County?
Deaf Smith County public high schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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