| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton Center Independent School District | Cotton Center | 8/10 Good · 78th pct | 100 | 1 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Abernathy Independent School District | Abernathy | 7/10 Good · 69th pct | 835 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Petersburg Independent School District | Petersburg | 6/10 Average · 53rd pct | 272 | 1 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Hale Center Independent School District | Hale Center | 2/10 Poor · 13th pct | 585 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Plainview Independent School District | Edmonson | 2/10 Poor · 11th pct | 4,662 | 7 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Hale County compares
Together they enroll 6,454 students across 16 schools. The largest is Plainview Independent School District with 4,662 students. Districts here average 5.0/10, below the Texas average of 5.7/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in Hale County, Texas
Hale County has 5 public school districts covering 7 zip codes. The top-rated district in Hale County is Cotton Center Independent School District (8/10). 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 Hale County, TX?
5 school districts serve zip codes in Hale 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 Hale County, TX?
Of the districts serving Hale County, Cotton Center Independent School District has the highest rating on this site at 8/10. That places it in the 78th 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.