For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,547 students in Castro County, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in Castro County, TX are Nazareth School, Hart Isd and Dimmitt High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Castro County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Castro County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Castro County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nazareth School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
101 S First St
Nazareth, TX 79063
(806) 945-2231
Nazareth, TX 79063
(806) 945-2231
Gr: PK-12 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Hart Isd
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
710 2nd St
Hart, TX 79043
(806) 938-2141
Hart, TX 79043
(806) 938-2141
Gr: PK-12 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Dimmitt High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1405 Western Cir Dr
Dimmitt, TX 79027
(806) 647-3105
Dimmitt, TX 79027
(806) 647-3105
Gr: 9-12 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #44.
Dimmitt Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1505 Western Cir Dr
Dimmitt, TX 79027
(806) 647-3108
Dimmitt, TX 79027
(806) 647-3108
Gr: 6-8 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
Richardson Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
708 W Stinson St
Dimmitt, TX 79027
(806) 647-4131
Dimmitt, TX 79027
(806) 647-4131
Gr: PK-5 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Castro County, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Castro County, TX include Nazareth School, Hart Isd and Dimmitt High School.
How many public schools are located in Castro County?
5 public schools are located in Castro County.
What is the racial composition of students in Castro County?
Castro County public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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