Happy: Schools & Education
Education in Happy: 2 public schools. Happy El is the largest at 139 students (grades -1-6). Total enrollment: 270 students.
- ~324 residents per school (vs Texas ~355).
K-12 Schools
2 K-12 schools serving the area — about 324 residents per school. 26.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
| School Districts · Districts | HAPPY ISD |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 2 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 270 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 24 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 11.20 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 97 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 35.9% |
| Schools Count | 2 |
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 | West Texas A & M University |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 16.6 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | West Texas A & M University |
| Nearest College · City | Canyon |
| Nearest College · Phone | (806) 651-0000 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 16.6 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.
| Childcare Centers · County total | 6 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | SWISHER COUNTY LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (806) 995-3447 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 127 SW 2ND ST, TULIA TX 79088 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 15.5 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 1 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 26.6% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12