For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 976 students in Childress, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in Childress, TX are Childress Elementary School, Childress J High School and Childress High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Childress, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Childress have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Childress, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Childress Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 3rd St S E
Childress, TX 79201
(940) 937-6313
Childress, TX 79201
(940) 937-6313
Gr: PK-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Childress J High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 Commerce St
Childress, TX 79201
(940) 937-3641
Childress, TX 79201
(940) 937-3641
Gr: 6-8 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Childress High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
800 Ave J N W
Childress, TX 79201
(940) 937-6131
Childress, TX 79201
(940) 937-6131
Gr: 9-12 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Childress, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Childress, TX include Childress Elementary School, Childress J High School and Childress High School.
How many public schools are located in Childress?
3 public schools are located in Childress.
What is the racial composition of students in Childress?
Childress public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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