For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,321 students in Bailey County, TX.
The top ranked public schools in Bailey County, TX are Muleshoe High School, Mary Deshazo Elementary School and Watson J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bailey County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Bailey County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Bailey County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Muleshoe High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 W 3rd
Muleshoe, TX 79347
(806) 272-7303
Muleshoe, TX 79347
(806) 272-7303
Grades: 9-12
| 353 students
Rank: #22.
Mary Deshazo Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 W 3rd
Muleshoe, TX 79347
(806) 272-7364
Muleshoe, TX 79347
(806) 272-7364
Grades: 3-5
| 291 students
Rank: #33.
Watson J High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 W F
Muleshoe, TX 79347
(806) 272-7349
Muleshoe, TX 79347
(806) 272-7349
Grades: 6-8
| 286 students
Rank: n/an/a
510 W 18th
Muleshoe, TX 79347
(806) 272-7383
Muleshoe, TX 79347
(806) 272-7383
Grades: PK-2
| 391 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Bailey County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Bailey County, TX include Muleshoe High School, Mary Deshazo Elementary School and Watson J High School.
How many public schools are located in Bailey County?
4 public schools are located in Bailey County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bailey County?
Bailey County public schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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