For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,321 students in Bailey County, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in Bailey County, TX are Muleshoe High School, Mary Deshazo Elementary School and Watson J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bailey County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Bailey County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Bailey County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Muleshoe High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 W 3rd
Muleshoe, TX 79347
(806) 272-7303
Muleshoe, TX 79347
(806) 272-7303
Gr: 9-12 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
Mary Deshazo Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 W 3rd
Muleshoe, TX 79347
(806) 272-7364
Muleshoe, TX 79347
(806) 272-7364
Gr: 3-5 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
Watson J High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 W Ave F
Muleshoe, TX 79347
(806) 272-7349
Muleshoe, TX 79347
(806) 272-7349
Gr: 6-8 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
510 W 18th
Muleshoe, TX 79347
(806) 272-7383
Muleshoe, TX 79347
(806) 272-7383
Gr: PK-2 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Bailey County, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Bailey County, TX include Muleshoe High School, Mary Deshazo Elementary School and Watson J High School.
How many public schools are located in Bailey County?
4 public schools are located in Bailey County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bailey County?
Bailey County public schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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