For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 2,662 students in Lamb County, TX (there are , serving 34 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Lamb County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Lamb County, TX are Sudan High School, Sudan Elementary School and Springlake-earth Elem/middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lamb County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Lamb County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lamb County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sudan High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
107 W Hwy 303
Sudan, TX 79371
(806) 227-2336
Sudan, TX 79371
(806) 227-2336
Gr: 8-12 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Sudan Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
107 W Hwy 303
Sudan, TX 79371
(806) 227-2173
Sudan, TX 79371
(806) 227-2173
Gr: PK-7 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Springlake-earth Elem/middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
472 Fm 302
Earth, TX 79031
(806) 257-3310
Earth, TX 79031
(806) 257-3310
Gr: PK-7 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #44.
Littlefield Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
120 N Westside
Littlefield, TX 79339
(806) 385-6217
Littlefield, TX 79339
(806) 385-6217
Gr: 3-5 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #55.
Hp Webb Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
801 Ave G
Olton, TX 79064
(806) 285-2657
Olton, TX 79064
(806) 285-2657
Gr: PK-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #66.
Littlefield J High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
105 Lk Ave
Littlefield, TX 79339
(806) 385-3922
Littlefield, TX 79339
(806) 385-3922
Gr: 6-8 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #77.
Olton J High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 Ave G
Olton, TX 79064
(806) 285-2681
Olton, TX 79064
(806) 285-2681
Gr: 6-8 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #88.
Littlefield High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Waylon Jennings Blvd
Littlefield, TX 79339
(806) 385-5683
Littlefield, TX 79339
(806) 385-5683
Gr: 9-12 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #99.
Olton High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
700 Ave G
Olton, TX 79064
(806) 285-2691
Olton, TX 79064
(806) 285-2691
Gr: 9-12 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1010.
Springlake-earth High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
472 Fm 302
Earth, TX 79031
(806) 257-3310
Earth, TX 79031
(806) 257-3310
Gr: 8-12 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1111.
Amherst School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 N Main
Amherst, TX 79312
(806) 246-3221
Amherst, TX 79312
(806) 246-3221
Gr: PK-12 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
815 W 2nd St
Littlefield, TX 79339
(806) 385-4551
Littlefield, TX 79339
(806) 385-4551
Gr: PK-2 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
Springlake-earth Daep
Alternative School
472 Fm 302
Earth, TX 79031
(806) 257-3310
Earth, TX 79031
(806) 257-3310
Gr: 10 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Lamb County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bill Clayton Detention Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1500 E Delano Ave
Littlefield, TX 79339
(806) 385-3844
Littlefield, TX 79339
(806) 385-3844
Gr: 5-10 | 117 students Minority enrollment: 64%
Olton D A E P High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
7th And Ave G
Olton, TX 79064
(806) 285-2691
Olton, TX 79064
(806) 285-2691
Gr: 8-9
P E P Alter Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
107 W Hwy 303
Sudan, TX 79371
(806) 227-2431
Sudan, TX 79371
(806) 227-2431
Gr: 10-11
Spade Daep Elementary School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
P O Box 69
Spade, TX 79369
Spade, TX 79369
Gr: 11 | 1 student
P O Box 69
Spade, TX 79369
(806) 233-2131
Spade, TX 79369
(806) 233-2131
Gr: PK-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lamb County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Lamb County, TX include Sudan High School, Sudan Elementary School and Springlake-earth Elem/middle School.
How many public schools are located in Lamb County?
13 public schools are located in Lamb County.
What percentage of students in Lamb County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Lamb County are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lamb County?
Lamb County public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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