Is Hereford High School a good school?

Hereford High School ranks 1459 th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Hereford High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,177 students attended Hereford High School.

What is the racial makeup of Hereford High School?

Students at Hereford High School are 90% Hispanic, 9% White.

What schools feed into Hereford High School?

Hereford High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Aikman Elementary Elementary : Bluebonnet Elementary Elementary : Northwest Elementary Elementary : West Central Elementary Middle : Hereford J H Middle : Hereford Preparatory Academy

Hereford High School

Summary:

Hereford High School is a public high school in Hereford, Texas, serving 1,176 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Hereford Independent School District, which is ranked 744 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hereford High School faces significant challenges, with a predominantly Hispanic (89.63%) and economically disadvantaged (80.78% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch) student population. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Texas high schools, ranging from 1,160 to 1,459 out of 1,861 to 1,987 schools over the past several years, and has a low 1- or 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Student performance varies greatly, with White and Migrant students performing relatively better, while Hispanic, English Language Learner, Special Education, and Gifted and Talented students perform below average. However, the school has shown improvement in its four-year graduation rate, increasing from 85.9% in 2018-2019 to 95.6% in 2022-2023, and a decrease in its dropout rate from 2.2% in 2017-2018 to 0.5% in 2021-2022.

Interestingly, Dimmitt High School, a nearby school in the Dimmitt Independent School District, shares some similarities with Hereford High School in terms of student demographics and academic performance. Both schools serve predominantly Hispanic student populations and have relatively low statewide rankings and SchoolDigger ratings. However, Dimmitt High School appears to outperform Hereford High School in certain academic areas, suggesting that Hereford High School may be able to learn from its neighbor's practices and strategies to improve its own performance.

Detail:

Public 9-12

200 Ave F
Hereford, TX 79045-4408

(806) 363-7620

District: Hereford Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1459^th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,684

Feeder schools for Hereford High School:

Elementary:	Aikman Elementary
	Bluebonnet Elementary
	Northwest Elementary
	West Central Elementary
Middle:	Hereford J H
	Hereford Preparatory Academy

Student/teacher ratio: 13.8

Number of students: 1,177

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

89.9%

White:

9.0%

African American:

0.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 75.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hereford High School ranks worse than 73.4% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.49. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Hereford High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (89.9%), White (9%), African American (0.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 75.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hereford High School is 13.8. (See more...)

Compare Hereford High School employs 84.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hereford High School is $10,684.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hereford High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hereford High School 1459^th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Hereford High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Hereford Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Hereford Independent School District (Isd) 744^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hereford High School

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Rank History for all students at Hereford High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	36.32	1116^th	1427	21.8%
2005	29.49	1173^rd	1429	17.9%
2006	31.55	1140^th	1430	20.3%
2007	34.76	1159^th	1497	22.6%
2008	35.60	1180^th	1510	21.9%
2009	25.95	1340^th	1539	12.9%
2010	43.92	1167^th	1568	25.6%
2011	47.90	1148^th	1672	31.3%
2012	23.39	1368^th	1603	14.7%
2013	21.54	1415^th	1652	14.3%
2014	18.88	1505^th	1734	13.2%
2015	27.16	1396^th	1743	19.9%
2016	37.18	1235^th	1762	29.9%
2017	23.91	1380^th	1777	22.3%
2018	26.83	1348^th	1797	25.0%
2019	26.58	1415^th	1857	23.8%
2021	38.17	1160^th	1861	37.7%
2022	32.83	1283^rd	1876	31.6%
2023	31.32	1361^st	1961	30.6%
2024	27.49	1459^th	1987	26.6%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Hereford High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	27.55	866^th	1113	22.2%
2019	28.44	843^rd	1136	25.8%
2021	31.69	837^th	1195	30.0%
2022	29.05	879^th	1278	31.2%
2023	32.42	853^rd	1371	37.8%
2024	28.09	1016^th	1435	29.2%

See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Hereford High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	43.34	644^th	1347	52.2%
2019	27.63	1079^th	1357	20.5%
2021	32.14	986^th	1382	28.7%
2022	30.76	1021^st	1418	28.0%
2023	26.57	1185^th	1478	19.8%
2024	51.23	597^th	1547	61.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hereford High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	26.99	1429^th	1794	20.3%
2019	27.12	1455^th	1818	20.0%
2021	39.27	1124^th	1848	39.2%
2022	32.28	1280^th	1847	30.7%
2023	33.08	1288^th	1897	32.1%
2024	27.20	1418^th	1883	24.7%

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Rank History for Migrant students at Hereford High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	63.61	33^rd	131	74.8%
2019	56.07	44^th	113	61.1%
2021	61.85	30^th	97	69.1%
2022	65.12	32^nd	114	71.9%
2023	64.19	25^th	93	73.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Hereford High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	25.25	1429^th	1781	19.8%
2019	24.06	1465^th	1798	18.5%
2021	39.05	1125^th	1815	38.0%
2022	31.76	1277^th	1841	30.6%
2023	28.71	1355^th	1891	28.3%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Hereford High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	61.21	556^th	1137	51.1%
2019	71.15	118^th	1145	89.7%
2021	43.14	877^th	1177	25.5%
2022	56.48	678^th	1172	42.2%
2023	37.26	933^rd	1182	21.1%

See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for At Risk students at Hereford High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	34.17	1189^th	1784	33.4%
2019	36.32	1159^th	1810	36.0%
2021	38.31	1067^th	1829	41.7%
2022	26.73	1404^th	1837	23.6%

See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for At Risk Students!

Rank History for Male students at Hereford High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	25.31	1430^th	1803	20.7%
2019	25.85	1404^th	1824	23.0%
2021	35.21	1183^rd	1840	35.7%
2022	30.94	1275^th	1853	31.2%
2023	30.68	1318^th	1913	31.1%

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Rank History for African American students at Hereford High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	51.79	397^th	1024	61.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hereford High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	26.31	1346^th	1691	20.4%
2019	26.49	1361^st	1714	20.6%
2021	39.58	1033^rd	1743	40.7%
2022	33.38	1171^st	1762	33.5%
2023	33.88	1196^th	1820	34.3%
2024	25.47	1373^rd	1804	23.9%

See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Hereford High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	46.80	827^th	1539	46.3%
2019	53.13	668^th	1526	56.2%
2021	56.25	601^st	1510	60.2%
2022	51.03	675^th	1525	55.7%
2023	45.35	883^rd	1576	44.0%
2024	37.92	982^nd	1556	36.9%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Hereford High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	420	16	5	447	2	n/a	n/a	890
1989	518	21	3	631	0	n/a	n/a	1173
1990	536	19	2	635	0	n/a	n/a	1192
1991	500	18	0	641	1	n/a	n/a	1160
1992	512	24	3	651	0	n/a	n/a	1190
1993	472	30	6	649	2	n/a	n/a	1159
1994	479	26	6	699	3	n/a	n/a	1213
1995	446	21	5	800	2	n/a	n/a	1274
1996	446	21	5	800	2	n/a	n/a	1274
1997	458	24	4	779	2	n/a	n/a	1267
1998	444	24	4	786	3	n/a	n/a	1261
1999	408	19	3	838	1	n/a	n/a	1269
2000	395	27	4	827	0	n/a	n/a	1253
2001	372	26	3	797	1	n/a	n/a	1199
2002	308	18	2	811	3	n/a	n/a	1142
2003	308	18	2	811	3	n/a	n/a	1142
2004	299	16	5	816	2	n/a	n/a	1138
2005	303	17	4	840	2	n/a	n/a	1166
2006	277	15	5	881	1	n/a	n/a	1179
2007	263	15	6	932	1	n/a	n/a	1217
2008	250	17	4	976	0	n/a	n/a	1247
2009	250	12	6	923	1	n/a	n/a	1192
2010	242	16	4	911	2	n/a	n/a	1175
2011	196	13	1	938	3	0	2	1153
2012	186	12	1	960	2	0	3	1164
2013	171	9	4	967	2	0	4	1157
2014	161	4	4	964	2	0	6	1141
2015	168	6	4	926	2	0	5	1111
2016	174	7	6	910	2	0	6	1105
2017	169	7	4	890	5	0	1	1076
2018	163	6	4	913	2	0	3	1091
2019	152	7	3	946	4	1	1	1114
2020	146	9	4	945	3	1	3	1111
2021	123	10	1	974	3	1	3	1115
2022	114	9	0	1023	4	1	3	1154
2023	108	9	1	1054	2	0	2	1176
2024	106	6	3	1058	2	1	1	1177

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hereford High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	890	66.0	13.4	n/a
1989	1173	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	1192	83.0	14.3	n/a
1991	1160	82.6	14.0	n/a
1992	1190	87.4	13.6	23.5
1993	1159	79.0	14.7	29.6
1994	1213	88.5	13.7	28.3
1995	1274	95.5	13.3	28.4
1996	1274	95.5	13.3	28.4
1997	1267	91.1	13.9	28.4
1998	1261	88.4	14.3	36.4
1999	1269	88.6	14.3	43.2
2000	1253	84.6	14.8	46
2001	1199	82.2	14.6	50
2002	1142	82.7	13.8	50.7
2003	1142	82.7	13.8	50.7
2004	1138	81.8	13.9	57.9
2005	1166	85.8	13.6	56.9
2006	1179	88.9	13.3	61.6
2007	1217	89.3	13.6	64.7
2008	1247	90.5	13.8	66.6
2009	1192	88.3	13.5	59
2010	1175	88.3	13.3	64.5
2011	1153	85.2	13.5	67.7
2012	1164	88.1	13.2	68
2013	1157	84.0	13.7	71
2014	1141	84.5	13.4	71.3
2015	1111	81.0	13.7	74.4
2016	1105	78.0	14.1	75.1
2017	1076	80.8	13.3	75.8
2018	1091	77.4	14.0	65.6
2019	1114	77.7	14.3	63.8
2020	1111	76.9	14.4	71.8
2021	1115	86.5	12.8	70.9
2022	1154	84.3	13.6	72.3
2023	1176	88.0	13.3	80.8
2024	1177	84.7	13.8	75.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hereford High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	890	66.0	13.4	n/a
1989	1173	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	1192	83.0	14.3	n/a
1991	1160	82.6	14.0	n/a
1992	1190	87.4	13.6	23.5
1993	1159	79.0	14.7	29.6
1994	1213	88.5	13.7	28.3
1995	1274	95.5	13.3	28.4
1996	1274	95.5	13.3	28.4
1997	1267	91.1	13.9	28.4
1998	1261	88.4	14.3	36.4
1999	1269	88.6	14.3	43.2
2000	1253	84.6	14.8	46
2001	1199	82.2	14.6	50
2002	1142	82.7	13.8	50.7
2003	1142	82.7	13.8	50.7
2004	1138	81.8	13.9	57.9
2005	1166	85.8	13.6	56.9
2006	1179	88.9	13.3	61.6
2007	1217	89.3	13.6	64.7
2008	1247	90.5	13.8	66.6
2009	1192	88.3	13.5	59
2010	1175	88.3	13.3	64.5
2011	1153	85.2	13.5	67.7
2012	1164	88.1	13.2	68
2013	1157	84.0	13.7	71
2014	1141	84.5	13.4	71.3
2015	1111	81.0	13.7	74.4
2016	1105	78.0	14.1	75.1
2017	1076	80.8	13.3	75.8
2018	1091	77.4	14.0	65.6
2019	1114	77.7	14.3	63.8
2020	1111	76.9	14.4	71.8
2021	1115	86.5	12.8	70.9
2022	1154	84.3	13.6	72.3
2023	1176	88.0	13.3	80.8
2024	1177	84.7	13.8	75.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hereford High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,146 (11.9%)	$8,500 (88.1%)	$9,647
2020	$1,206 (12.2%)	$8,710 (87.8%)	$9,916
2021	$1,360 (12.7%)	$9,324 (87.3%)	$10,684

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hereford High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1415^th of 1857 High schools	Ranks 1361^st of 1961 High schools	6.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Hereford High School)	54	41	13%
End of Course Algebra I (Hereford Independent School District (Isd))	60	45	15%
End of Course Algebra I (Texas)	62	45	17%
End of Course Biology (Hereford High School)	48	52	4%
End of Course Biology (Hereford Independent School District (Isd))	46	52	6%
End of Course Biology (Texas)	63	57	6%
End of Course English I Reading (Hereford High School)	33	38	5%
End of Course English I Reading (Hereford Independent School District (Isd))	32	38	6%
End of Course English I Reading (Texas)	49	54	5%
End of Course English II Reading (Hereford High School)	30	46	16%
End of Course English II Reading (Hereford Independent School District (Isd))	29	46	17%
End of Course English II Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
End of Course U.S. History (Hereford High School)	54	57	3%
End of Course U.S. History (Hereford Independent School District (Isd))	51	57	6%
End of Course U.S. History (Texas)	75	71	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1114	1176	5.6%
African American	7	9	28.6%
American Indian	4	2	50%
Asian	3	1	66.7%
Hispanic	946	1054	11.4%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	152	108	28.9%
Two or More Races	1	2	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	63.8%	80.8%	17%

Schools Near Hereford High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR EOC Biology (2024)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hereford High School	Public	9-12	200 Ave F	Hereford	79045	Deaf Smith County	Hereford Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 363-7620	1,177	85	13.8	75.1%	106 (9.0%)	6 (0.5%)	1,058 (89.9%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	27.5	1459^th of 1987 public high schools	26.6%		31.3	1361^st of 1961 public high schools	30.6%	98	28.8	42.0	40.2	45.5	53.9	$10,684	$1,360	$9,324
Dimmitt High School	Public	9-12	1405 Western Cir Dr	Dimmitt	79027	Castro County	Dimmitt Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 647-3105	313	31	10.2	83.7%	21 (6.7%)	2 (0.6%)	288 (92.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33.9	1326^th of 1987 public high schools	33.3%		27.2	1443^rd of 1961 public high schools	26.4%	117	35.5	46.1	53.0	51.7	42.9	$15,057	$471	$14,586

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