Abernathy: Schools & Education
3 public schools serve Abernathy. Abernathy El is the largest at 411 students (grades -1-5). Total enrollment: 834 students.
- ~1,093 residents per school (vs Texas ~355).
K-12 Schools
3 K-12 schools serving the area — about 1,093 residents per school. 27.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (3)
| School Districts · Districts | ABERNATHY ISD |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 3 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 834 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 70 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 11.90 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 402 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 48.2% |
| Schools Count | 3 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 16.9 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center |
| Nearest College · City | Lubbock |
| Nearest College · Phone | (806) 743-1000 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 16.9 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (1)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | SHALLOWATER SCHOOL COUNTY LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (806) 832-4531 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 1202 12TH ST, SHALLOWATER TX 79363 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 12.7 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 1 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 27.0% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12