For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 576 students in Parmer County, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Parmer County, TX are Farwell J High School, Lazbuddie School and Friona J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Parmer County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Parmer County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Parmer County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Farwell J High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
701 Ave G
Farwell, TX 79325
(806) 481-9260
Farwell, TX 79325
(806) 481-9260
Gr: 6-8 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Lazbuddie School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
675 F M 1172
Lazbuddie, TX 79053
(806) 965-2152
Lazbuddie, TX 79053
(806) 965-2152
Gr: PK-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Friona J High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Euclid
Friona, TX 79035
(806) 250-2788
Friona, TX 79035
(806) 250-2788
Gr: 6-8 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
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
Gr: 6-8 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Parmer County, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Parmer County, TX include Farwell J High School, Lazbuddie School and Friona J High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Parmer County?
4 public middle schools are located in Parmer County.
What is the racial composition of students in Parmer County?
Parmer County public middle schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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