For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,418 students in Swisher County, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in Swisher County, TX are Happy High School, Happy Elementary School and Kress High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Swisher County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Swisher County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Swisher County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Happy High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
500 Nw 3rd
Happy, TX 79042
(806) 558-5311
Happy, TX 79042
(806) 558-5311
Gr: 7-12 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Happy Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 N W 3rd
Happy, TX 79042
(806) 558-2561
Happy, TX 79042
(806) 558-2561
Gr: PK-6 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Kress High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 E 5th
Kress, TX 79052
(806) 684-2651
Kress, TX 79052
(806) 684-2651
Gr: 7-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #44.
Kress Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 E 5th
Kress, TX 79052
(806) 684-2326
Kress, TX 79052
(806) 684-2326
Gr: PK-6 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #55.
Tulia Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
800 N W 9th St
Tulia, TX 79088
(806) 995-4141
Tulia, TX 79088
(806) 995-4141
Gr: PK-5 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #66.
Tulia J High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
421 N E 3rd St
Tulia, TX 79088
(806) 995-4842
Tulia, TX 79088
(806) 995-4842
Gr: 6-8 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #77.
Tulia High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
501 Hornet Pl
Tulia, TX 79088
(806) 995-2759
Tulia, TX 79088
(806) 995-2759
Gr: 9-12 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Swisher County, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Swisher County, TX include Happy High School, Happy Elementary School and Kress High School.
How many public schools are located in Swisher County?
7 public schools are located in Swisher County.
What is the racial composition of students in Swisher County?
Swisher County public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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