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Best Schools in Hawley, Texas

3 schools · 1 Elementary · 1 Middle · 1 High

Public: 3
Districts: 1
Avg Rating: 5.4/10
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Choosing a school in Hawley?

Use this page to compare every school in Hawley by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

Shortlist starter

Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

Hawley H S

6.8/10

High · Hawley ISD. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Hawley Middle

4.9/10

Middle · Hawley ISD. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Hawley EL

4.5/10

Elementary · Hawley ISD. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

The short answer

The top-rated schools in Hawley for 2026 are Hawley H S (6.8/10), Hawley Middle (4.9/10), and Hawley EL (4.5/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 3 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Schools

3

in this city

Avg Score

5.4

out of 10

Median Home

$123,800

home value · ACS

District

1

serving the city

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Hawley Middle

STAAR proficiency rose +0.6 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Hawley schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Hawley

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Hawley H S 6.8 / 10
2 Hawley Middle 4.9 / 10
3 Hawley EL 4.5 / 10

See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

Family Snapshot

At a glance
Avg school rating
5.4/10

0% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$88,972

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$123,800

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
15%

Adults 25+

Owner-occupied homes
97%

Of occupied housing units

How Hawley compares

Texas rank

#548 of 654

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

-0.9

below Texas avg (6.3)

Median household income

$89k

120% of Texas median

Schools in this city

3

About Schools in Hawley, Texas

Hawley, Texas is home to 3 schools, including 3 public schools. The city's schools span 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

With an average rating of 5.4 out of 10, schools in Hawley show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-performing school in Hawley is Hawley H S with a composite score of 6.8/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Hawley is served by 1 school district: HAWLEY ISD. These districts collectively serve 834 students.

Hawley's community shows 15% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $88,972. The poverty rate in the area is 5.4%.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

Filter by ZIP: 79525 (3)

Elementary Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 406 students · Pre-K–5th 4.5

Middle Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 208 students · 6th–8th 4.9

High Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 214 students · 9th–12th 6.8

Schools in Hawley

Hawley, Texas · 3 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$88,972

Median Home Value

$123,800

Median Rent

$593/mo

Population

2,926

College Educated

15%

Homeownership

97%

Poverty Rate

5.4%

Community Profile

Hawley has a median household income of $88,972. It is a community where 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $123,800, with a median rent of $593/month. The local poverty rate of 5.4% is relatively low. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Hawley, Texas

How many schools are in Hawley, Texas?

Hawley has 3 schools, including 3 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Hawley, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Hawley is 5.4 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Hawley, Texas?

The top-ranked school in Hawley on MySchoolScout is Hawley H S with a composite score of 6.8/10.

What is the best elementary school in Hawley, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in Hawley on MySchoolScout is Hawley EL with a composite score of 4.5/10.

What is the best middle school in Hawley, Texas?

The top-ranked middle school in Hawley on MySchoolScout is Hawley Middle with a composite score of 4.9/10.

What is the best high school in Hawley, Texas?

The top-ranked high school in Hawley on MySchoolScout is Hawley H S with a composite score of 6.8/10.

How many school districts serve Hawley, Texas?

Hawley is served by 1 school district: Hawley ISD.

What is the education level in Hawley, Texas?

According to Census data, 15% of adults in Hawley have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Hawley, Texas?

The median household income in Hawley is approximately $88,972 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Hawley, Texas?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Hawley is 9.8:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Hawley, Texas?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.