Top 10 Best Hockley County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 4,697 students in Hockley County, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 45 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Hockley County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Hockley County, TX are Levelland High School, Sundown Elementary School and Sundown J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hockley County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Hockley County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Best Hockley County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Levelland High School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1400 Hickory
Levelland, TX 79336
(806) 894-8515
Grades: 9-12
| 721 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Sundown Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
701 School St
Sundown, TX 79372
(806) 229-3021
Grades: PK-5
| 261 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Sundown J High School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
701 School St
Sundown, TX 79372
(806) 229-3021
Grades: 6-8
| 136 students
Rank: #44.
Ropes School
Math: 54% | Reading: 61%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
304 Ranch
Ropesville, TX 79358
(806) 562-4031
Grades: PK-12
| 514 students
Rank: #55.
Whitharral School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
201 2nd St
Whitharral, TX 79380
(806) 299-1135
Grades: PK-12
| 236 students
Rank: #66.
Sundown High School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
701 School St
Sundown, TX 79372
(806) 229-3021
Grades: 9-12
| 188 students
Rank: #77.
Smyer Schools
Math: 49% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
401 Lincoln
Smyer, TX 79367
(806) 234-2935
Grades: PK-12
| 417 students
Rank: #88.
Levelland Middle School
Math: 32% | Reading: 31%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1402 E Ellis
Levelland, TX 79336
(806) 894-6355
Grades: 6-8
| 652 students
Rank: #99.
Levelland Int
Math: 26% | Reading: 26%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 Ave D
Levelland, TX 79336
(806) 894-3060
Grades: 4-6
| 402 students
Rank: #1010.
Capitol Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
401 Ellis St
Levelland, TX 79336
(806) 894-4715
Grades: 1-3
| 278 students
Rank: #1111.
South Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 Ave C
Levelland, TX 79336
(806) 894-6255
Grades: 1-4
| 296 students
Rank: #1212.
Anton School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
100 E Ellwood Blvd
Anton, TX 79313
(806) 997-5211
Grades: PK-12
| 182 students
Rank: n/an/a
1412 E Ellis
Levelland, TX 79336
(806) 894-6959
Grades: PK-K
| 407 students
Rank: n/an/a
701 School St
Sundown, TX 79372
(806) 229-3021
Grades: 9-12
| 7 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Hockley County, TX

Hockley County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
100 Ellwood Blvd
Anton, TX 79313
(806) 997-5221
Grades: PK-5
| 124 students
500 Cactus Dr
Levelland, TX 79336
(806) 894-3323
Grades: K-12
| 43 students
501 Cactus Dr
Levelland, TX 79336
(806) 894-3323
Grades: 1-3
| n/a students
107 Hockley Main
Ropesville, TX 79358
(806) 562-2160
Grades: 11-12
| 2 students
Hwy 303
Pep, TX 79353
(806) 933-4499
Grades: 9-11
| 2 students
514 W Ave G
Pep, TX 79353
(806) 933-4499
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
State Hwy 303
Pep, TX 79353
(806) 933-4499
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Hwy 303 At Pep
Pep, TX 79353
(806) 933-4499
Grades: 10-12
| 3 students
7th And School St
Sundown, TX 79372
(806) 933-4499
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
401 Lincoln
Smyer, TX 79367
(806) 234-2935
Grades: PK-6
| 229 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Hockley County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Hockley County, TX include Levelland High School, Sundown Elementary School and Sundown J High School.
How many public schools are located in Hockley County, TX?
14 public schools are located in Hockley County, TX.
What percentage of students in Hockley County, TX go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Hockley County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hockley County, TX?
Hockley County, TX public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

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