Best Public Schools in Brownfield, TX

The city of Brownfield, Texas is home to 5 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools (one of which is an alternative school). The Brownfield Independent School District, which oversees these schools, is ranked 870 out of 961 districts in Texas and is rated 0 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating the district is performing well below the state average.

Among the standout schools in Brownfield, Brownfield High School has the highest 4-year graduation rate at 99.2% and a relatively low dropout rate of 0.1%. Its STAAR EOC test scores are also higher than the district and state averages across several subjects. In contrast, the Brownfield Education Center, an alternative high school, has similarly high graduation and low dropout rates, but its STAAR EOC test scores are significantly lower than the district and state averages, indicating it may be serving a more at-risk student population.

Overall, the schools in the Brownfield Independent School District face significant challenges, with low test scores and a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, as evidenced by the high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients across the district. However, the district's high schools appear to be doing a good job of supporting students and helping them graduate, even if academic proficiency remains an area for improvement.