For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,905 students in Scurry County, TX (there are , serving 50 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Scurry County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Scurry County, TX are Ira School, Snyder Primary and Snyder Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Scurry County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Scurry County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Scurry County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ira School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6190 W Fm 1606
Ira, TX 79527
(325) 573-2628
Ira, TX 79527
(325) 573-2628
Grades: PK-12
| 249 students
Rank: #22.
Snyder Primary
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3601 El Paso St
Snyder, TX 79549
(325) 574-8600
Snyder, TX 79549
(325) 574-8600
Grades: PK-3
| 812 students
Rank: #33.
Snyder Intermediate School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3600 El Paso St
Snyder, TX 79549
(325) 574-8600
Snyder, TX 79549
(325) 574-8600
Grades: 4-5
| 331 students
Rank: #44.
Hermleigh School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8010 Business 84h
Hermleigh, TX 79526
(325) 863-2451
Hermleigh, TX 79526
(325) 863-2451
Grades: PK-12
| 260 students
Rank: #55.
Snyder High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3801 Austin
Snyder, TX 79549
(325) 574-8800
Snyder, TX 79549
(325) 574-8800
Grades: 9-12
| 693 students
Rank: #66.
Snyder J High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2901 37th St
Snyder, TX 79549
(325) 574-8900
Snyder, TX 79549
(325) 574-8900
Grades: 6-8
| 560 students
Scurry County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Hobbs Alter Ed Co-op (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
6123 W Fm 1606
Ira, TX 79527
(325) 735-2851
Ira, TX 79527
(325) 735-2851
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Snyder Academy (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
8010 Business 84h
Hermleigh, TX 79526
(325) 574-8890
Hermleigh, TX 79526
(325) 574-8890
Grades: 9
| n/a students
Snyder Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
3600 Ave A
Snyder, TX 79549
(325) 574-8890
Snyder, TX 79549
(325) 574-8890
Grades: 9-12
| 37 students
3601 El Paso
Snyder, TX 79549
(325) 574-8600
Snyder, TX 79549
(325) 574-8600
Grades: K-5
| 1,283 students
3806 37th St
Snyder, TX 79549
(325) 574-8700
Snyder, TX 79549
(325) 574-8700
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
4300 Ave V
Snyder, TX 79549
(325) 574-8675
Snyder, TX 79549
(325) 574-8675
Grades: PK-K
| 426 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Scurry County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Scurry County, TX include Ira School, Snyder Primary and Snyder Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in Scurry County?
6 public schools are located in Scurry County.
What percentage of students in Scurry County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Scurry County are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Scurry County?
Scurry County public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Scurry County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Scurry County include: Ira School vs. Hermleigh School, Hermleigh School vs. Ira School, Snyder Primary vs. Hermleigh School
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