For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 371 students in Hartley County, TX (there are 3 private schools, serving 252 private students). 62% of all K-12 students in Hartley County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Hartley County, TX are Hartley School and Channing School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hartley County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Hartley County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hartley County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hartley School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
901 Johnson St
Hartley, TX 79044
(806) 365-4458
Hartley, TX 79044
(806) 365-4458
Gr: PK-12 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Channing School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 Greenwood Ave
Channing, TX 79018
(806) 235-3432
Channing, TX 79018
(806) 235-3432
Gr: PK-12 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Hartley County, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Hartley County, TX include Hartley School and Channing School.
How many public schools are located in Hartley County?
2 public schools are located in Hartley County.
What percentage of students in Hartley County go to public school?
62% of all K-12 students in Hartley County are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hartley County?
Hartley County public schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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