Hockley County Schools & Education
Hockley County, Texas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
56/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
91.2%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
91.2%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,521
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,498
School Score
56/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 56/100
State Score Position
#134
of 253 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Hockley County
Measured School Summary
Hockley County performs at an average level with a school score of 56/100 and a solid graduation rate of 91.2%.
Funding Context
At $7,521 per pupil, Hockley County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 0% above the Texas average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 0.4 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 0% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Hockley 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
15 public schools and 6 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
56/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #134 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.
Completion
91.2%
0.4 pts below the state average
Funding context
$7,521
roughly matches the state average
School coverage
15
6 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Hockley County has 15 public schools across 6 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 Hockley 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.
Mixed school landscape
Hockley County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.
State position
#134
of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is roughly in line with 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.
LEVELLAND ISD
Elementary to high school visible
2,691 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
SUNDOWN ISD
Elementary to high school visible
592 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
ROPES ISD
Other grade structure
546 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
SMYER ISD
Other grade structure
442 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
LEVELLAND ISD is the largest listed district slice, with 6 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 Hockley County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Hockley 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 Hockley 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.
Focused Education Across Six Districts
Hockley County manages 15 public schools serving 4,687 students in the region. The infrastructure is built around 5 elementary and 4 high schools to support its growing student body.
Levelland ISD Anchors the Region
Levelland ISD is the county's largest district, educating 2,691 students across 6 campuses. Traditional public education is the standard here, as the county hosts no charter schools.
Rural Roots with Accessible Campuses
Most schools are in rural locales, leading to an average enrollment of 312 students. Levelland High School is the largest campus at 745 students, providing a balanced environment between intimacy and opportunity.
School Overview
Total Schools
15
in Hockley County
Reported Enrollment
4,687
15 schools reporting
School Districts
6
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
6 School Districts in Hockley County
LEVELLAND ISD
SUNDOWN ISD
ROPES ISD
SMYER ISD
WHITHARRAL ISD
ANTON ISD
15 Public Schools in Hockley County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 15 of 15 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEVELLAND H S | Record | LEVELLAND ISD | LEVELLAND, 79336Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 745 |
| LEVELLAND MIDDLE | Record | LEVELLAND ISD | LEVELLAND, 79336Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 622 |
| ROPES SCHOOL | Record | ROPES ISD | ROPESVILLE, 79358Rural: Distant | PK–12 | Other | 546 |
| SMYER SCHOOLS | Record | SMYER ISD | SMYER, 79367Rural: Distant | PK–12 | Other | 442 |
| LEVELLAND INT | Record | LEVELLAND ISD | LEVELLAND, 79336Town: Distant | 4–5 | Primary | 396 |
| LEVELLAND ACADEMIC BEGINNINGS CENTER | Record | LEVELLAND ISD | LEVELLAND, 79336Rural: Fringe | PK–KG | Primary | 357 |
| CAPITOL EL | Record | LEVELLAND ISD | LEVELLAND, 79336Town: Distant | 1–3 | Primary | 297 |
| SOUTH EL | Record | LEVELLAND ISD | LEVELLAND, 79336Town: Distant | 1–3 | Primary | 274 |
| SUNDOWN EL | Record | SUNDOWN ISD | SUNDOWN, 79372Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 260 |
| WHITHARRAL SCHOOL | Record | WHITHARRAL ISD | WHITHARRAL, 79380Rural: Distant | PK–12 | Other | 234 |
| SUNDOWN H S | Record | SUNDOWN ISD | SUNDOWN, 79372Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 181 |
| ANTON SCHOOL | Record | ANTON ISD | ANTON, 79313Rural: Distant | PK–12 | Other | 170 |
| SUNDOWN J H | Record | SUNDOWN ISD | SUNDOWN, 79372Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 145 |
| MULLIN MOSAIC | Record | MULLIN ISD | MULLIN, 76864Rural: Fringe | 5–12 | Alternative | 12 |
| RACE (ROUGHNECK ALTERNATIVE CENTER FOR EDUCATION) | Record | SUNDOWN ISD | SUNDOWN, 79372Rural: Distant | 10–12 | Alternative | 6 |
LEVELLAND ACADEMIC BEGINNINGS CENTER
LEVELLAND ISD
LEVELLAND, 79336 / Rural: Fringe
RACE (ROUGHNECK ALTERNATIVE CENTER FOR EDUCATION)
SUNDOWN ISD
SUNDOWN, 79372 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,521
State avg $7,498
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Schools in Hockley County, Texas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Hockley County, Texas?
Hockley County manages 15 public schools serving 4,687 students in the region. The infrastructure is built around 5 elementary and 4 high schools to support its growing student body.
What are the major school districts in Hockley County, Texas?
Levelland ISD is the county's largest district, educating 2,691 students across 6 campuses. Traditional public education is the standard here, as the county hosts no charter schools.
What is the school experience like in Hockley County?
Most schools are in rural locales, leading to an average enrollment of 312 students. Levelland High School is the largest campus at 745 students, providing a balanced environment between intimacy and opportunity.
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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.