| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton Center Independent School District | Cotton Center | 8/10 Good · 78th pct | 100 | 1 | PK–12 | 3 |
| 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 |
| Plainview Independent School District | Edmonson | 2/10 Poor · 11th pct | 4,662 | 7 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Hale County compares
Together they enroll 5,869 students across 13 schools. The largest is Plainview Independent School District with 4,662 students. Districts here average 5.8/10, above the Texas average of 5.7/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in Hale County, Texas
Hale County has 4 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 (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Texas. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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