6.2public avg / 10

Best Schools in Lubbock, Texas

82 schools in the directory · 45 Elementary · 12 Middle · 13 High · 12 Other

Last updated: October 2026

Public: 68

Private: 14

Districts: 9

Comparable public avg (64): 6.2/10

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The short answer

The top-rated public schools in Lubbock are Roberts EL (9.3/10), Honey EL (9.1/10), and Wester EL (8.8/10), among 64 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules. 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

68 public · 14 private

Avg Score

6.2

64 public schools · out of 10

Districts

serving the city

Schools

68 public · 14 private

Avg Score

6.2

64 public schools · out of 10

Districts

serving the city

Best value · beats the odds

Roberts EL

Rates 9.3/10 despite 79% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 3.3 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Lubbock public schools in the current comparison.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Cavazos Middle

STAAR proficiency rose +19.3 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Lubbock public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Lubbock

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (Top 10 of 64 rated schools; 82 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Roberts EL	9.3 / 10	Elementary	+3.3	99th
2	Honey EL	9.1 / 10	Elementary	+2.3	98th
3	Wester EL	8.8 / 10	Elementary	+3.2	96th
4	Rush EL	8.7 / 10	Elementary	+2.6	95th
5	Lubbock-Cooper North EL	8.5 / 10	Elementary	+1.7	94th
6	Williams EL	8.4 / 10	Elementary	+2.4	92th
7	Lubbock-Cooper Laura Bush Middle	8.3 / 10	Middle	+0.9	92th
8	Smith EL	8.3 / 10	Elementary	+1.4	91th
9	Waters EL	8.3 / 10	Elementary	+2.1	91th
10	Miller EL	8.1 / 10	Elementary	+0.9	88th

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About Schools in Lubbock, Texas

Lubbock, Texas is home to 82 schools, including 68 public schools and 14 private schools. The city's schools span 45 elementary schools, 12 middle schools, and 13 high schools.

The 64 public schools in this comparison average 6.2 out of 10 on the MySchoolScout composite scale. The composite blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-scoring public school in this comparison is Roberts EL with a composite score of 9.3/10.

Lubbock is served by 9 school districts. These districts collectively serve 41,423 students.

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.

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Elementary Schools

45 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Roberts EL 513 students · Pre-K–5th	513	Pre-K–5th	9.3
2	Honey EL 424 students · Pre-K–5th	424	Pre-K–5th	9.1
3	Wester EL 395 students · Pre-K–5th	395	Pre-K–5th	8.8
4	Rush EL 314 students · Pre-K–5th	314	Pre-K–5th	8.7
5	Lubbock-Cooper North EL 687 students · Pre-K–5th	687	Pre-K–5th	8.5
6	Williams EL 321 students · Pre-K–5th	321	Pre-K–5th	8.4
7	Waters EL 483 students · Pre-K–5th	483	Pre-K–5th	8.3
8	Smith EL 533 students · Pre-K–5th	533	Pre-K–5th	8.3
9	Miller EL 652 students · Pre-K–5th	652	Pre-K–5th	8.1
10	Hardwick EL 514 students · Pre-K–5th	514	Pre-K–5th	8.0

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Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.

Middle Schools

12 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Lubbock-Cooper Laura Bush Middle 859 students · 6th–8th	859	6th–8th	8.3
2	Commander William C Mccool Academy 417 students · 6th–8th	417	6th–8th	7.8
3	Lubbock-Cooper Middle 971 students · 6th–8th	971	6th–8th	7.2
4	Evans Middle 762 students · 6th–8th	762	6th–8th	6.6
5	Hutchinson Middle 813 students · 6th–8th	813	6th–8th	6.5
6	Roosevelt J H 274 students · 6th–8th	274	6th–8th	6.3
7	Cavazos Middle 398 students · 6th–8th	398	6th–8th	5.4
8	Dunbar College Preparatory Academy 382 students · 6th–8th	382	6th–8th	5.2
9	Mackenzie Middle 456 students · 6th–8th	456	6th–8th	5.2
10	Atkins Middle 507 students · 6th–8th	507	6th–8th	4.8

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Irons Middle Slaton Middle

High Schools

13 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Talkington School for Young Women Leaders 456 students · 6th–12th	456	6th–12th	7.8
2	Lubbock H S 1,893 students · 9th–12th	1,893	9th–12th	6.8
3	Lubbock-Cooper H S 1,942 students · 9th–12th	1,942	9th–12th	6.7
4	Priority Intervention Academy 108 students · 6th–12th	108	6th–12th	6.7
5	Roosevelt H S 347 students · 9th–12th	347	9th–12th	6.3
6	Monterey H S 2,081 students · 9th–12th	2,081	9th–12th	5.4
7	Lubbock Co Juvenile Justice Ctr 50 students · 6th–12th	50	6th–12th	5.3
8	Coronado H S 1,904 students · 9th–12th	1,904	9th–12th	5.0
9	Lubbock-Cooper New Hope Academy 36 students · 10th–12th	36	10th–12th	4.7
10	Dupre Academy H S 107 students · 9th–12th	107	9th–12th	4.4

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Estacado H S Triumph Public High Schools-Lubbock Richard Milburn Academy Lubbock

Other Schools

12 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Homebound 42 students · Pre-K–12th	42	Pre-K–12th	7.1
2	Texas Tech University K-12 724 students · Kindergarten–12th	724	Kindergarten–12th	6.8
3	Lubbock-Cooper Liberty H S 326 students · 9th–10th	326	9th–10th	5.7
4	Lubbock Co J J a E P 9 students · 7th–11th	9	7th–11th	—
Private Schools8 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	Christ the King Cathedral SchoolPrivate 254 students · Pre-K–12th	254	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
2	Mrs. Os at AgapePrivate 45 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	45	Pre-K–Pre-K	Not Rated
3	All Saints Episcopal School LubbockPrivate 374 students · Kindergarten–12th	374	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
4	Southcrest Christian SchoolPrivate 348 students · Pre-K–12th	348	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
5	Sharp AcademyPrivate 46 students · Kindergarten–12th	46	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
6	Lubbock Christian SchoolPrivate 373 students · Pre-K–12th	373	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated

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Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.

Trinity Christian SchoolPrivate Kingdom Preparatory AcademyPrivate

Schools in Lubbock

Lubbock, Texas · 82 schools

Schools by Level

State: Texas
Elementary: 45
Middle: 12
High: 13
Other: 12

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School Districts (9)

RICHARD MILBURN ALTER HIGH SCHOOL (KILLEEN)

9 schools · 1,450 students

RISE ACADEMY

1 school · 301 students

TRIUMPH PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS-LUBBOCK

1 school · 171 students

HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS - WEST TEXAS

6 schools · 5,297 students

BETTY M CONDRA SCHOOL FOR EDUCATION INNOVATION

1 school · 174 students

TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY K-12

1 school · 724 students

LUBBOCK-COOPER ISD

10 schools · 7,855 students

LUBBOCK ISD

49 schools · 24,329 students

ROOSEVELT ISD

3 schools · 1,122 students

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Lubbock, Texas

How many schools are in Lubbock, Texas?

Lubbock has 82 schools, including 68 public and 14 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Lubbock, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for 64 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in Lubbock is 6.2 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 Lubbock, Texas?

The top-ranked school in Lubbock on MySchoolScout is Roberts EL with a composite score of 9.3/10.

What is the best elementary school in Lubbock, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in Lubbock on MySchoolScout is Roberts EL with a composite score of 9.3/10.

What is the best middle school in Lubbock, Texas?

The top-ranked middle school in Lubbock on MySchoolScout is Lubbock-Cooper Laura Bush Middle with a composite score of 8.3/10.

What is the best high school in Lubbock, Texas?

The top-ranked high school in Lubbock on MySchoolScout is Talkington School for Young Women Leaders with a composite score of 7.8/10.

How many school districts serve Lubbock, Texas?

Lubbock is served by 9 school districts: Richard Milburn Alter High School (killeen), Rise Academy, Triumph Public High Schools-Lubbock, Harmony Public Schools - West Texas, Betty M Condra School for Education Innovation, Texas Tech University K-12, Lubbock-Cooper ISD, Lubbock ISD, Roosevelt ISD.

Are there private schools in Lubbock, Texas?

Yes, Lubbock has 14 private schools alongside 68 public schools. The top-rated private school is Christ the King Cathedral School with a score of 8.2/10.

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

Among 64 public schools in Lubbock that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average is 13.6:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Lubbock, Texas?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education sources. Schools with enough data receive 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.