For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 2,223 students in Hale County, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in Hale County, TX are Cotton Center School, Petersburg School and Abernathy High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hale County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Hale County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Hale County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is equal to the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Plainview High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Hale County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cotton Center School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2345 Fm 179
Cotton Center, TX 79021
(806) 879-2176
Cotton Center, TX 79021
(806) 879-2176
Gr: PK-12 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Petersburg School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1411 W 4th
Petersburg, TX 79250
(806) 667-3585
Petersburg, TX 79250
(806) 667-3585
Gr: PK-12 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #33.
Abernathy High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
505 7th St
Abernathy, TX 79311
(806) 298-4902
Abernathy, TX 79311
(806) 298-4902
Gr: 9-12 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #44.
Plainview High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1501 Quincy St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6005
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6005
Gr: 9-12 | 1,418 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #55.
Hale Center High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
411 Owl Dr
Hale Center, TX 79041
(806) 839-2452
Hale Center, TX 79041
(806) 839-2452
Gr: 9-12 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #66.
Hale County Jjaep
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Houston St
Plainview, TX 79073
(806) 291-5230
Plainview, TX 79073
(806) 291-5230
Gr: 6-11 | 18 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Hale County, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in Hale County, TX include Cotton Center School, Petersburg School and Abernathy High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hale County?
8 public high schools are located in Hale County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hale County?
Hale County public high schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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