For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 976 students in Lamb County, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Lamb County, TX are Sudan High School, Littlefield High School and Olton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lamb County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Lamb County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Lamb County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is less than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Littlefield High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Lamb County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sudan High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
107 W Hwy 303
Sudan, TX 79371
(806) 227-2336
Sudan, TX 79371
(806) 227-2336
Grades: 8-12
| 175 students
Rank: #22.
Littlefield High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Waylon Jennings Blvd
Littlefield, TX 79339
(806) 385-5683
Littlefield, TX 79339
(806) 385-5683
Grades: 9-12
| 364 students
Rank: #33.
Olton High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
700 Ave G
Olton, TX 79064
(806) 285-2691
Olton, TX 79064
(806) 285-2691
Grades: 9-12
| 201 students
Rank: #44.
Springlake-earth High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
472 Fm 302
Earth, TX 79031
(806) 257-3310
Earth, TX 79031
(806) 257-3310
Grades: 8-12
| 121 students
Rank: #55.
Amherst School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 N Main
Amherst, TX 79312
(806) 246-3221
Amherst, TX 79312
(806) 246-3221
Grades: PK-12
| 114 students
Rank: n/an/a
Springlake-earth Daep
Alternative School
472 Fm 302
Earth, TX 79031
(806) 257-3310
Earth, TX 79031
(806) 257-3310
Grades: 10
| 1 students
Lamb County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bill Clayton Detention Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1500 E Delano Ave
Littlefield, TX 79339
(806) 385-3844
Littlefield, TX 79339
(806) 385-3844
Grades: 5-10
| 117 students
Olton D A E P High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
7th And Ave G
Olton, TX 79064
(806) 285-2691
Olton, TX 79064
(806) 285-2691
Grades: 8-9
| n/a students
Options Alter School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
P O Box 388
Olton, TX 79064
(806) 285-2715
Olton, TX 79064
(806) 285-2715
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
P E P Alter Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
107 W Hwy 303
Sudan, TX 79371
(806) 227-2431
Sudan, TX 79371
(806) 227-2431
Grades: 10-11
| n/a students
Spade Daep Elementary School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
P O Box 69
Spade, TX 79369
Spade, TX 79369
Grades: 11
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Lamb County, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Lamb County, TX include Sudan High School, Littlefield High School and Olton High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lamb County?
6 public high schools are located in Lamb County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lamb County?
Lamb County public high schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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