Public schools in Hereford, TX
9 open public schools with an address in Hereford, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
9
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,110
9 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.5:1
Texas median 14.5:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Hereford public schools
The federal directory lists 9 public schools in Hereford, TX: 5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 9 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,110 students, an average of 457 per school. The largest campus is Hereford H S (1,182 students), and the largest elementary school is Northwest El (479).
Hereford ISD operates the most schools here (8), and 2 regular districts have at least one Hereford campus. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 15.5:1, higher than the statewide school median of 14.5:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 80% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Hereford
Elementary schools in Hereford
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aikman El Hereford ISD | KG–05 | 464 | 19.5:1 | |
| Bluebonnet El Hereford ISD | KG–05 | 366 | 15.9:1 | |
| Northwest El Hereford ISD | KG–05 | 479 | 15.5:1 | |
| Walcott El Walcott ISD | PK–06 | 146 | 19.3:1 | |
| West Central El Hereford ISD | KG–05 | 331 | 15:1 |
Middle schools in Hereford
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hereford J H Hereford ISD | 06–07 | 534 | 11.9:1 | |
| Hereford Preparatory Academy Hereford ISD | 08–08 | 322 | 13.9:1 |
High schools in Hereford
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hereford H S Hereford ISD | 09–12 | 1,182 | 15.1:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Hereford
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tierra Blanca Early Childhood Center Hereford ISD | PK–PK | 286 | 19.1:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White7%
- Hispanic91.6%
- Black0.4%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial0.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 9 Hereford schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,110 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Hereford
How many public schools are in Hereford, TX?
The current NCES directory lists 9 open public schools with a location address in Hereford: 5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 4,110 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Hereford?
Schools with an address in Hereford belong to 2 education agencies, led by Hereford ISD (8 schools), Walcott ISD (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Hereford?
Hereford H S reported the largest high-school enrollment in Hereford, with 1,182 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Hereford?
No school with an address in Hereford is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Texas.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Hereford schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Hereford public schools is 15.5:1, higher than the Texas school median of 14.5:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Hereford guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Texas cities