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14 schools in Plainview

Texas · Public K-12

The Plainview public-school footprint covers 14 campuses and about 4,352 K-12 students, with an average school size near 311.

7-year change in Plainview

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
4,352
-1,179 (-21%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
10
-3 (-23%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
14%
was 15%
% Hispanic
80%
was 79%
% Black
3%
was 4%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
ABERNATHY DAEPElementaryM-M·
CENTRAL ELElementaryPK-04505
DAEPElementaryM-M·
DAEPHigh09-106
FLOYDADA ISD JJAEPCombined04-120
HALE CO JJAEPElementaryM-M·
HALE COUNTY JJAEPHigh06-1118
LOCKNEY DAEPHigh08-117
NORTH ELElementaryPK-04492
PLAINVIEW CLASSICAL ACADEMYCombinedKG-12262
PLAINVIEW H SHigh09-121,418
PLAINVIEW INTMiddle05-06554
PLAINVIEW J HMiddle07-08634
SOUTH ELElementaryPK-04456

About Plainview

Plainview is a middle-population Texas city in terms of public-school footprint, with 14 schools and 4,352 students total.

On the level-by-level breakdown, the city consists of 6 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high, and 2 other.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 311, lower than the state mean of about 606.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Plainview has shrank 21% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 5,531 students to 4,352. Over that span, Plainview lost 3 schools, going from 13 to 10.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Plainview discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Plainview, Texas?
There are 14 public K-12 schools in Plainview, with a combined enrollment of about 4,352.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Plainview?
Plainview has 6 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high, 2 combined-grade public schools.
What is the largest public school in Plainview?
PLAINVIEW H S is the largest public school in Plainview by enrollment, with approximately 1,418 students.
What school districts serve Plainview?
Plainview is served by 8 public school districts, including FLOYDADA COLLEGIATE ISD, TEXAS COLLEGE PREPARATORY ACADEMIES, ABERNATHY ISD, PLAINVIEW ISD, ANTON ISD and 3 others.
What grade levels do public schools in Plainview cover?
Public schools in Plainview serve students from pre-K through grade 12.
Are there charter schools in Plainview?
1 of the 14 public schools in Plainview are charter schools.