| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walcott Independent School District | HEREFORD | 10/10 Excellent · 93rd pct | 148 | 1 | PK–6 | 0 |
| Hereford Independent School District | Dawn | 4/10 Below Average · 32nd pct | 3,952 | 8 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Deaf Smith County compares
Together they enroll 4,100 students across 9 schools. The largest is Hereford Independent School District with 3,952 students. Districts here average 7.0/10, above the Texas average of 5.7/10. Ratings range from 4/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Deaf Smith County, Texas
Deaf Smith County has 2 public school districts covering 2 zip codes. The top-rated district in Deaf Smith County is Walcott Independent School District (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (STAAR 2023), ranked against all districts in Texas. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Deaf Smith County, TX?
2 school districts serve zip codes in Deaf Smith County, TX. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Deaf Smith County, TX?
Of the districts serving Deaf Smith County, Walcott Independent School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 93rd percentile among Texas school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Texas reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Texas and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Texas only, never across state lines.