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Lamb County Schools & Education

School Score

74/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Higher Signal

Graduation Rate

93.2%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

93.2%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 91.6%

Per-Pupil Spending

$8,403

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,498

School Score

74/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 56/100

State Score Position

#30

of 253 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Lamb County

Measured School Summary

Lamb County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 74/100 and a graduation rate of 93.2%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.

Funding Context

Lamb County spends $8,403 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 32% above the Texas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 12% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Lamb 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

12 public schools and 5 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

74/100

Higher measured signal. Ranks #30 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.

Completion

93.2%

1.6 pts above the state average

Funding context

$8,403

$905 above the state average

School coverage

12

5 districts represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Lamb County has 12 public schools across 5 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.

Parent decision brief

What Lamb 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.

Higher-signal county

Lamb County screens well on the measured county-level school signal. The next check is whether that strength is broad across districts or concentrated in a few school pathways.

State position

#30

of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 18 points above 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.

LITTLEFIELD ISD

Elementary to high school visible

1,203 students

Elementary 2Middle 1High 1Other 0

4 listed schools in this county slice.

OLTON ISD

Elementary to high school visible

597 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

SUDAN ISD

Elementary and high visible

474 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

SPRINGLAKE-EARTH ISD

Elementary and high visible

310 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

LITTLEFIELD ISD is the largest listed district slice, with 4 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 Lamb County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Lamb 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 Lamb 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.

Five Districts Serving Lamb County

Lamb County’s 2,704 students are distributed across 12 public schools and five independent school districts. The infrastructure includes five elementary, two middle, and four high schools. This decentralized system ensures that even the smallest communities have local access to education.

Littlefield ISD Leads Enrollment

Littlefield ISD is the county's largest district, managing four schools and 1,203 students. Olton ISD and Sudan ISD also serve significant populations, with Sudan Elementary being a major local hub for 294 students. No charter schools currently operate in the county, maintaining a focus on local ISD campuses.

Rural Excellence and Small Classes

Eight of the county's 12 schools are located in rural areas, while four serve town centers. With an average school size of only 225 students, the environment is intimate and community-oriented. Littlefield High School is the largest campus in the county, yet it remains accessible with just 364 students.

School Overview

Total Schools

12

in Lamb County

Reported Enrollment

2,704

12 schools reporting

School Districts

5

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary5
Middle2
High4
Other1

5 School Districts in Lamb County

LITTLEFIELD ISD

4 schools
1,203 students

OLTON ISD

3 schools
597 students

SUDAN ISD

2 schools
474 students

SPRINGLAKE-EARTH ISD

2 schools
310 students

AMHERST ISD

1 school
120 students

12 Public Schools in Lamb 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 data

Level

Showing 12 of 12 matching schools

LITTLEFIELD H S

LITTLEFIELD ISD

LITTLEFIELD, 79339 / Town: Distant

Record9–12High364 students

LITTLEFIELD PRI

LITTLEFIELD ISD

LITTLEFIELD, 79339 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–2Primary301 students

SUDAN EL

SUDAN ISD

SUDAN, 79371 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–7Primary294 students

HP WEBB EL

OLTON ISD

OLTON, 79064 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–5Primary282 students

LITTLEFIELD J H

LITTLEFIELD ISD

LITTLEFIELD, 79339 / Town: Distant

Record6–8Middle275 students

LITTLEFIELD EL

LITTLEFIELD ISD

LITTLEFIELD, 79339 / Town: Distant

Record3–5Primary263 students

SUDAN H S

SUDAN ISD

SUDAN, 79371 / Rural: Remote

Record8–12High180 students

SPRINGLAKE-EARTH ELEM/MIDDLE SCHOOL

SPRINGLAKE-EARTH ISD

EARTH, 79031 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–7Primary179 students

OLTON H S

OLTON ISD

OLTON, 79064 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High175 students

OLTON J H

OLTON ISD

OLTON, 79064 / Rural: Remote

Record6–8Middle140 students

SPRINGLAKE-EARTH H S

SPRINGLAKE-EARTH ISD

EARTH, 79031 / Rural: Remote

Record8–12High131 students

AMHERST SCHOOL

AMHERST ISD

AMHERST, 79312 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–12Other120 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$8,403

State avg $7,498

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Texas counties have the highest graduation rates?
Moore County (98.5%), Rockwall County (98.5%), and Titus County (97.8%) currently lead Texas among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in Texas?
Across Texas counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $7,498. The highest current county values are Glasscock County ($12,819), Borden County ($12,654), and King County ($12,630). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Lamb County?
Lamb County has a school score of 74/100, which is a higher measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Lamb County?
The high school graduation rate in Lamb County is 93.2%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Lamb County spend per student?
Lamb County spends $8,403 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Lamb County, Texas — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Lamb County, Texas?

Lamb County’s 2,704 students are distributed across 12 public schools and five independent school districts. The infrastructure includes five elementary, two middle, and four high schools. This decentralized system ensures that even the smallest communities have local access to education.

What are the major school districts in Lamb County, Texas?

Littlefield ISD is the county's largest district, managing four schools and 1,203 students. Olton ISD and Sudan ISD also serve significant populations, with Sudan Elementary being a major local hub for 294 students. No charter schools currently operate in the county, maintaining a focus on local ISD campuses.

What is the school experience like in Lamb County?

Eight of the county's 12 schools are located in rural areas, while four serve town centers. With an average school size of only 225 students, the environment is intimate and community-oriented. Littlefield High School is the largest campus in the county, yet it remains accessible with just 364 students.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

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.