For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 2,662 students in Lamb County, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 34 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Lamb County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Lamb County, TX are Sudan High School, Sudan Elementary School and Littlefield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lamb County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Lamb County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lamb County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sudan High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
107 W Hwy 303
Sudan, TX 79371
(806) 227-2336
Sudan, TX 79371
(806) 227-2336
Gr: 8-12 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Sudan Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
107 W Hwy 303
Sudan, TX 79371
(806) 227-2173
Sudan, TX 79371
(806) 227-2173
Gr: PK-7 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Littlefield Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
120 N Westside
Littlefield, TX 79339
(806) 385-6217
Littlefield, TX 79339
(806) 385-6217
Gr: 3-5 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #44.
Hp Webb Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
801 Ave G
Olton, TX 79064
(806) 285-2657
Olton, TX 79064
(806) 285-2657
Gr: PK-5 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #55.
Littlefield J High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
105 Lk Ave
Littlefield, TX 79339
(806) 385-3922
Littlefield, TX 79339
(806) 385-3922
Gr: 6-8 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #66.
Olton J High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 Ave G
Olton, TX 79064
(806) 285-2681
Olton, TX 79064
(806) 285-2681
Gr: 6-8 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #77.
Littlefield High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Waylon Jennings Blvd
Littlefield, TX 79339
(806) 385-5683
Littlefield, TX 79339
(806) 385-5683
Gr: 9-12 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #88.
Olton High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
700 Ave G
Olton, TX 79064
(806) 285-2691
Olton, TX 79064
(806) 285-2691
Gr: 9-12 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #99.
Springlake-earth Isd
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
472 Fm 302
Earth, TX 79031
(806) 257-3310
Earth, TX 79031
(806) 257-3310
Gr: PK-12 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1010.
Amherst School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 N Main
Amherst, TX 79312
(806) 246-3221
Amherst, TX 79312
(806) 246-3221
Gr: PK-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
815 W 2nd St
Littlefield, TX 79339
(806) 385-4551
Littlefield, TX 79339
(806) 385-4551
Gr: PK-2 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
Springlake-earth Daep
Alternative School
472 Fm 302
Earth, TX 79031
(806) 257-3310
Earth, TX 79031
(806) 257-3310
Gr: 10 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Lamb County, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Lamb County, TX include Sudan High School, Sudan Elementary School and Littlefield Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Lamb County?
13 public schools are located in Lamb County.
What percentage of students in Lamb County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Lamb County are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lamb County?
Lamb County public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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