For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 518 students in Donley County, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in Donley County, TX are Hedley School, Clarendon J High School and Clarendon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Donley County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Donley County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Donley County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hedley School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 Jones
Hedley, TX 79237
(806) 856-5323
Hedley, TX 79237
(806) 856-5323
Gr: PK-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Clarendon J High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
822 5th St
Clarendon, TX 79226
(806) 310-7655
Clarendon, TX 79226
(806) 310-7655
Gr: 6-8 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Clarendon High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
420 S Allen
Clarendon, TX 79226
(806) 310-7901
Clarendon, TX 79226
(806) 310-7901
Gr: 9-12 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Clarendon Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
822 5th St
Clarendon, TX 79226
(806) 310-7760
Clarendon, TX 79226
(806) 310-7760
Gr: PK-5 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Donley County, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Donley County, TX include Hedley School, Clarendon J High School and Clarendon High School.
How many public schools are located in Donley County?
4 public schools are located in Donley County.
What is the racial composition of students in Donley County?
Donley County public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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