For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,300 students in Hockley County, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hockley County, TX are Sundown J High School, Whitharral School and Ropes School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hockley County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Hockley County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Hockley County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sundown J High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
605 S School St
Sundown, TX 79372
(806) 602-8823
Sundown, TX 79372
(806) 602-8823
Gr: 6-8 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Whitharral School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 2nd St
Whitharral, TX 79380
(806) 299-1135
Whitharral, TX 79380
(806) 299-1135
Gr: PK-12 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Ropes School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
304 Ranch
Ropesville, TX 79358
(806) 562-4031
Ropesville, TX 79358
(806) 562-4031
Gr: PK-12 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Smyer Schools
(Math: 48% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 Lincoln
Smyer, TX 79367
(806) 234-2935
Smyer, TX 79367
(806) 234-2935
Gr: PK-12 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #55.
Levelland Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1402 E Ellis
Levelland, TX 79336
(806) 894-6355
Levelland, TX 79336
(806) 894-6355
Gr: 5-8 | 736 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #66.
Anton School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 E Ellwood Blvd
Anton, TX 79313
(806) 997-5211
Anton, TX 79313
(806) 997-5211
Gr: PK-12 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Hockley County, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hockley County, TX include Sundown J High School, Whitharral School and Ropes School.
How many public middle schools are located in Hockley County?
6 public middle schools are located in Hockley County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hockley County?
Hockley County public middle schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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