2023 Best School Districts in the Lubbock Area

• Wolfforth, TX•

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  Rating 4.47 out of 5  99 reviews

Senior: Frenship is a great spirited school with amazing teachers. They do everything in their ability to keep students safe and protected. Something I would criticize is the athletic department and how unfair and bias coaches and teachers are about sports teams and spirit squads. There is a hierarchy of popular student athletes that teaches and coaches favor that get away with more than the average student would. Dress code is an example of this unjust factor, it’s barley in-forced on student athletes and they’re rarely punished for breaking dress code. I would say though, Frenship has done its best to improve by listening to students complaints. One example is creating a financial math class to prepare students for the future so students can actually take a math that will be helpful. Another example would be a scheduled senior skip day because they know it happens every year with the senior class so might as well schedule one so teachers are prepared for when seniors don’t show up to class.... Read 99 reviews

• grade A+

• Total schools 13

• Students 10,353

• Abernathy, TX•

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  Rating 4.92 out of 5  12 reviews

Senior: Honestly, I love this school so much. I've been here since 5th grade and I'm here now as a senior. All the teachers are nothing but loving, supportive, hardworking, and pushes us to be our very best! Yes all schools have their little problems, clicks and many more, but you hardly find that here. Abernathy ISD faculty is wonderful and are very helpful. If there is any problems our faculty will do their very best to correct what is wrong. But anyways, very loving school and wouldn't turn down here. Academics are wonderful, we do well in sports (football as well), we have UIL here, which most of the students are apart of and if you're a band nerd like me, we have a great band class with our wonderful teachers. So don't waste a minute if you're hesitant about going here, I can tell you from experience, it is a wonderful school.... Read 12 reviews

• grade A

• Total schools 3

• Students 810

• Lubbock, TX•

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  Rating 4.23 out of 5  77 reviews

Senior: I have enjoyed Lubbock Cooper a lot through out the years. I believe that the staff is awesome! And the teachers are so so amazing! I can tell that from pre-k to senior teachers all want to help you, and want to see you do the best that you can. I moved to Cooper in fourth grade, and since the day I first walked into the doors, I felt so welcomed and loved. My favorite thing about cooper is the fact that because all of the elementary schools lead into one high school within the district, it feels like a little community that supports each other always.... Read 77 reviews

• grade A

• Total schools 10

• Students 7,115

• Idalou, TX•

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  Rating 3.67 out of 5  3 reviews

Senior: I have gone to Idalou schools for all my years of schooling and it has been a great school to me. The classrooms are nice, we have a very large library, and the school spirit is great. I love this school, but one thing they (the admin) take too seriously is the dress code. Someone can be barely out of code and will be sent to the office to be forced to change and receive a detention. Of the few things I would like to see change is how the different sports programs are treated. The football program receives the most funding, when it does not really need it, the basketball program allows the players to receive new uniforms every year, while the softball and baseball programs do not even have their own locker rooms or lights on the field.... Read 3 reviews

• grade A

• Total schools 3

• Students 961

• New Home, TX•

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  Rating 4.2 out of 5  10 reviews

Senior: The best part about New Home is the level of involvement the small school setting provides. Students are able to compete in a multitude sports while simultaneously being involved in a number of organizations. Students are also able to grow outstanding relationships with their teachers, coaches, and friends!... Read 10 reviews

• grade A minus

• Total schools 1

• Students 575

• Shallowater, TX•

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  Rating 4.19 out of 5  16 reviews

Senior: I enjoy Shallowater High School overall, however I would like to see a few things change. When it comes to discipline, they often make exceptions for certain students. I have seen many teenagers break the rules, however only a few teenagers are punished. Shallowater's discipline is often biased based on who you know or who your parents are.... Read 16 reviews

• grade A minus

• Total schools 5

• Students 1,682

• Sundown, TX•

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  Rating 2.8 out of 5  5 reviews

Alum: Very rigorous classes that prepared me well for college. Teachers are caring and get to know you personally. Superintendent is visible and involved with every day activities at the school. Cafeteria not so great but who needs food, right! ... Read 5 reviews

• grade A minus

• Total schools 3

• Students 583

• Ropesville, TX•

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  Rating 5 out of 5  3 reviews

Senior: I transferred to Ropes my junior year. It was the best event in my life and completely changed it. I have built friendships and relationships that are unmatched to my old school. Through their FFA program and agriculture department I have found a passion for veterinary medicine. I am challenged not only in the shop, but also in the classroom. My teachers always take time to help explain things they teach if I don’t understand them. One of the other places I’m challenged is in athletics. In football we made it to the second round in the playoffs, in powerlifting my coach is pushing to a place where I can compete at the state level, and track has started for me as well where I will throw the shot out and discuss. The atmosphere at Ropes is outstanding and teaches kids how to have fun as well as being professional at the same time teaching them core values that they will need in life as well as college.... Read 3 reviews

• grade B+

• Total schools 1

• Students 475

• Lubbock, TX•

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  Rating 4.05 out of 5  96 reviews

Junior: Overall great school! Academics and fine arts here are really good. Great orchestra, swim team, and science bowl team. In my opinion best in Lubbock.... Read 96 reviews

• grade B+

• Total schools 50

• Students 26,451

• Whitharral, TX•

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  Rating 4.75 out of 5  4 reviews

Senior: Whitharral ISD is a small school with a community feel. Here, everyone knows everyone and every class has a part in schoolwide events such as homecoming and pep rallies. The athletics program is small and often changes but joining is usually a great experience. Though the school does offer some extracurricular activities, like UIL and sports, there is not much variety.... Read 4 reviews

• grade B+

• Total schools 1

• Students 176

• Petersburg, TX•

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  Rating 4.33 out of 5  6 reviews

Junior: The staff members are so sweet and the students are great with each other. When new students are enrolled, everyone treats them as if they have known them for years. The sports are amazing as well. All coaches push their athletes to be the best they can be. Petersburg ISD is a small school with amazing people. There's no place I'd rather be than Petersburg ISD.... Read 6 reviews

• grade B+

• Total schools 1

• Students 291

• Slaton, TX•

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  Rating 3.75 out of 5  4 reviews

Senior: What I like most about the Slaton Independent School District, would have to be my teachers. This year has already been a rough one for everybody, although my teachers made it feel like normal and safe. They helped me with struggling homework when they saw my grades were slipping. They talked to me when I had nobody to talk to. They listened to me figuring out my work problems so they could give me feedback. I love the support my teachers have given me throughout the years, and will always be grateful .... Read 4 reviews

• grade B

• Total schools 5

• Students 1,326

• Levelland, TX•

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  Rating 4.6 out of 5  5 reviews

Senior: Levelland High school is a really good school. It has great teachers, great atmosphere, and is a great place to get life long Friends.... Read 5 reviews

• grade B

• Total schools 6

• Students 2,799

• New Deal, TX•

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  Rating 3.8 out of 5  5 reviews

Senior: New Deal is a small school in an even smaller town. Everybody knows everybody and the town is very friendly. The school itself is a STEM academy and focuses mostly on its athletics, thus, only rating four stars. The teachers are very dedicated to their jobs and strive to educate their students in academics and help prepare them for their futures.... Read 5 reviews

• grade B

• Total schools 4

• Students 754

• Cotton Center, TX•

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  Rating 4 out of 5  2 reviews

Senior: I absolutely love Cotton center ISD. They have wonderful teachers who are willing to stay after hours for one on one teaching to ensure you do your best. The coaches in the athletic department are constantly working on new ways to improve the sports teams and ensure that every event is a group effort. since coming to Cotton Center, I have improved as an individual and been able to participate in many more school related events and excel at them. Thanks to Cotton Center I was able to go to State for UIL Social Studies last year, which would not have been possible without the help of the hardworking staff.... Read 2 reviews

• grade B

• Total schools 1

• Students 96

• Post, TX•

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  Rating 4.75 out of 5  4 reviews

Niche User: We recently had your band students stay at Microtel Inn & Suites Round Rock. I wanted to commend your staff and students for doing such a great job representing your school. You brought a group of polite and respectful young men and women, A group we would welcome back anytime. Please let your staff and students know that their behavior did not go unnoticed. Great Job Post Band!!!... Read 4 reviews

• grade B

• Total schools 4

• Students 797

• Olton, TX•

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  Rating 4.5 out of 5  2 reviews

Senior: Love the teaching and the teachers. There was one teacher that did not lookout for the best of the students but is now retired. Other than that the other teachers cared about the students.... Read 2 reviews

• grade B

• Total schools 3

• Students 596

• Plainview, TX•

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  Rating 4.04 out of 5  49 reviews

Senior: My experience at PHS was full of adventures, laughter, friendships, connections, and helped me become the person I am. Every year that I attended PHS there was never a dull moment and every year I was able to make relationships with my teachers it was never just go in and do my work so I don’t have to see them anymore. I can truly say I had a great time in that school and I will definitely miss it. I have so many memories that I don’t even know where to start, I remember walking into that school for the first time my freshmen year thinking this is gonna be the longest 4 years of my life we’ll turns out that I had such an amazing time there that time just flew right over me and all of a sudden I was sitting in a chair on the field graduating after what felt like a couple months. I never realized how fast things could go by until I stepped foot into the school. I was also connected in sports including football and powerlifting all 4 years and I was in band for 3 years. I loved PHS... Read 49 reviews

• grade B minus

• Total schools 10

• Students 4,843

• Lubbock, TX•

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  Rating 3.86 out of 5  7 reviews

Senior: I have had a rough few years here at Roosevelt with teachers and other students, but the academics is are a top priority at this school. With that being said, I have not had many problems getting help on work. It has been rough but it has also been extremely fun and memorable.... Read 7 reviews

• grade B minus

• Total schools 3

• Students 1,014

• Smyer, TX•

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Senior: Smyer is an excellent school district. Staff are very friendly and incredible teachers. the teachers go above and beyond to make sure students are going on the right tracks.... Read 1 review

• grade B minus

• Total schools 1

• Students 412

• Tahoka, TX•

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Senior: This is a small community where everyone is very friendly and helpful. The teachers care about your education and will stay later or come early to give you the help you need.... Read 1 review

• grade B minus

• Total schools 3

• Students 597

• Littlefield, TX•

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  Rating 4 out of 5  3 reviews

Senior: Littlefield ISD is a district based on tradition, a long-running, hear-felt tradition that only true wildcats can understand. The school's slogan is even, "Littlefield, where pride runs deep." This school district has shaped many amazing graduates and young adults that go on to lead and develop others, all of which continue to be true to their former wildcat selves, which means they are respectful, classy, and very proud to have been a maroon and white wildcat.... Read 3 reviews

• grade B minus

• Total schools 4

• Students 1,268

• Southland, TX•

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Alum: I grew up in a small town just down the highway from Southland. The school is extremely small but the community and family involvement is extraordinary. The staff truly cares about each individual student and tries their best to provide every opportunity possible.... Read 1 review

• grade B minus

• Total schools 1

• Students 117

• Floydada, TX•

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  Rating 4.25 out of 5  4 reviews

Senior: Floydada has very dedicated teachers that go above and beyond to help the students. Dual Credit classes are offered as early as your Freshman year, so students get a head start at college classes without having to pay for them. It is a brand new school, so the facilities are excellent.... Read 4 reviews

• grade B minus

• Total schools 4

• Students 705

• Hale Center, TX•

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  Rating 4 out of 5  6 reviews

Senior: I moved into Hale Center when I was a Sophomore. Coming into this school, I did notice that it had it's downsides. Before you get into what modern movies will call a "click," it's pretty hard to get along with the kids that are around you. But after you get past that initial part of getting "accepted," you learn that this school is more than just friends. You get into the activities and the sports, and you fall in love with it.... Read 6 reviews

• grade C+

• Total schools 3

• Students 618