For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 2,203 students in Parmer County, TX.
The top ranked public schools in Parmer County, TX are Farwell Elementary School, Farwell J High School and Friona High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Parmer County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Parmer County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Parmer County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Farwell Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
601 Ave G
Farwell, TX 79325
(806) 481-9131
Farwell, TX 79325
(806) 481-9131
Grades: PK-5
| 287 students
Rank: #22.
Farwell J High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
701 Ave G
Farwell, TX 79325
(806) 481-9260
Farwell, TX 79325
(806) 481-9260
Grades: 6-8
| 146 students
Rank: #33.
Friona High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
810 Chieftain Way
Friona, TX 79035
(806) 250-3951
Friona, TX 79035
(806) 250-3951
Grades: 9-12
| 303 students
Rank: #44.
Lazbuddie School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
675 F M 1172
Lazbuddie, TX 79053
(806) 965-2152
Lazbuddie, TX 79053
(806) 965-2152
Grades: PK-12
| 129 students
Rank: #55.
Bovina High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 Halsell St
Bovina, TX 79009
(806) 251-1317
Bovina, TX 79009
(806) 251-1317
Grades: 9-12
| 143 students
Rank: #66.
Bovina Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 Halsell St
Bovina, TX 79009
(806) 251-1316
Bovina, TX 79009
(806) 251-1316
Grades: PK-5
| 214 students
Rank: #77.
Farwell High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
801 Ave G
Farwell, TX 79325
(806) 481-3351
Farwell, TX 79325
(806) 481-3351
Grades: 9-12
| 172 students
Rank: #88.
Friona J High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Euclid
Friona, TX 79035
(806) 250-2788
Friona, TX 79035
(806) 250-2788
Grades: 6-8
| 209 students
Rank: #99.
Bovina Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 Halsell St
Bovina, TX 79009
(806) 251-1377
Bovina, TX 79009
(806) 251-1377
Grades: 6-8
| 92 students
Rank: #1010.
Friona Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 W 8th
Friona, TX 79035
(806) 250-3340
Friona, TX 79035
(806) 250-3340
Grades: 2-5
| 295 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Parmer County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Parmer County, TX include Farwell Elementary School, Farwell J High School and Friona High School.
How many public schools are located in Parmer County?
11 public schools are located in Parmer County.
What is the racial composition of students in Parmer County?
Parmer County public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Parmer County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Parmer County include: Friona Primary vs. Farwell Elementary School, Farwell Elementary School vs. Friona Primary, Lazbuddie School vs. Farwell Elementary School
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