For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 561 students in Hale Center, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in Hale Center, TX are Akin Elementary School, Carr Middle School and Hale Center High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hale Center, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Hale Center have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hale Center, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Akin Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
N Ave K
Hale Center, TX 79041
(806) 839-2121
Hale Center, TX 79041
(806) 839-2121
Gr: PK-4 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Carr Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
410 W 12th
Hale Center, TX 79041
(806) 839-2141
Hale Center, TX 79041
(806) 839-2141
Gr: 5-8 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Hale Center High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
411 Owl Dr
Hale Center, TX 79041
(806) 839-2452
Hale Center, TX 79041
(806) 839-2452
Gr: 9-12 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Hale Center, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Hale Center, TX include Akin Elementary School, Carr Middle School and Hale Center High School.
How many public schools are located in Hale Center?
3 public schools are located in Hale Center.
What is the racial composition of students in Hale Center?
Hale Center public schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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