Deaf Smith County Schools & Education
Deaf Smith County, Texas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
21/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
85.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
85.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,113
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,498
School Score
21/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 56/100
State Score Position
#248
of 253 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Deaf Smith County
Measured School Summary
Deaf Smith County faces educational challenges with a school score of 21/100 and a graduation rate of 85.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $6,113 per pupil, Deaf Smith County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 63% below the Texas average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 6.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 18% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Deaf Smith County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
9 public schools and 2 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
21/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #248 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.
Completion
85.0%
6.6 pts below the state average
Funding context
$6,113
$1,385 below the state average
School coverage
9
2 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Deaf Smith County has 9 public schools across 2 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Deaf Smith County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
HEREFORD ISD carries most of the listed public-school system, with 8 of 9 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#248
of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 35 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
HEREFORD ISD
Elementary to high school visible
3,952 students
8 listed schools in this county slice.
WALCOTT ISD
Elementary school only in this slice
148 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
HEREFORD ISD is the largest listed district slice, with 8 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Deaf Smith County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Deaf Smith County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Deaf Smith County, Texas
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
The Educational Fabric of Hereford
Deaf Smith County supports 4,100 students across nine public schools, including five elementary and two middle schools. Two districts manage the county's infrastructure, which is largely centered around the town of Hereford.
Academic Benchmarks and Spending
The county reports an 85% graduation rate, which falls below the state average of 91.6% and the national 87% benchmark. Spending per pupil is $6,113, roughly $1,385 less than the Texas average.
Hereford ISD Leads District Operations
Hereford ISD is the county's largest district, managing eight schools and 3,952 students. There are currently no charter schools in the area, ensuring all students attend traditional public campuses like Walcott ISD.
Town-Based Learning in the Panhandle
Most students attend school in town settings, where Hereford High School stands as the largest campus with 1,176 students. The average school size is 456 students, providing a moderate-sized environment for local families.
School Overview
Total Schools
9
in Deaf Smith County
Reported Enrollment
4,100
9 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Deaf Smith County
HEREFORD ISD
GuideWALCOTT ISD
9 Public Schools in Deaf Smith County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 9 of 9 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEREFORD H S | Profile | HEREFORD ISD | HEREFORD, 79045Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 1,176 |
| HEREFORD J H | Record | HEREFORD ISD | HEREFORD, 79045Town: Distant | 6–7 | Middle | 599 |
| NORTHWEST EL | Record | HEREFORD ISD | HEREFORD, 79045Town: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 456 |
| BLUEBONNET EL | Record | HEREFORD ISD | HEREFORD, 79045Town: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 404 |
| AIKMAN EL | Record | HEREFORD ISD | HEREFORD, 79045Town: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 378 |
| WEST CENTRAL EL | Record | HEREFORD ISD | HEREFORD, 79045Town: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 361 |
| HEREFORD PREPARATORY ACADEMY | Record | HEREFORD ISD | HEREFORD, 79045Town: Distant | 8 | Middle | 299 |
| TIERRA BLANCA EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER | Record | HEREFORD ISD | HEREFORD, 79045Town: Distant | PK | Other | 279 |
| WALCOTT EL | Record | WALCOTT ISD | HEREFORD, 79045Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 148 |
HEREFORD H S
HEREFORD ISD
HEREFORD, 79045 / Town: Distant
TIERRA BLANCA EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
HEREFORD ISD
HEREFORD, 79045 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,113
State avg $7,498
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Schools in Deaf Smith County, Texas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Deaf Smith County, Texas?
Deaf Smith County supports 4,100 students across nine public schools, including five elementary and two middle schools. Two districts manage the county's infrastructure, which is largely centered around the town of Hereford.
How do schools in Deaf Smith County perform academically?
The county reports an 85% graduation rate, which falls below the state average of 91.6% and the national 87% benchmark. Spending per pupil is $6,113, roughly $1,385 less than the Texas average.
What are the major school districts in Deaf Smith County, Texas?
Hereford ISD is the county's largest district, managing eight schools and 3,952 students. There are currently no charter schools in the area, ensuring all students attend traditional public campuses like Walcott ISD.
What is the school experience like in Deaf Smith County?
Most students attend school in town settings, where Hereford High School stands as the largest campus with 1,176 students. The average school size is 456 students, providing a moderate-sized environment for local families.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.