Plains H S
Plains, TX · Plains ISD
Regular public school · Grades 9-12 · Rural, remote
996th of 1,669 Texas high schools statewide · better than 40%▼ Declining
811 COWBOY WAY, Plains, TX 79355
(806)456-7401NCES ID 483504003942Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Plains H S 996th of 1,669 Texas high schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 40% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 57th in 2019 to 40th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 77 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 134 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 62.0% | 68.7% | ▲ 6.7 pts | |
| White | 34.5% | 30.6% | ▼ 3.9 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0 pts | |
| Asian | 0.7% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.1% | 0.0% | ▼ 2.1 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $188K in zip 79355 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2019
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Plains H S
What school district is Plains H S in?
Plains H S is part of the Plains ISD district in Plains, Texas.
Is Plains H S a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Plains H S 996th of 1,669 Texas high schools (better than 40% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Plains H S?
Hispanic 69%, White 31% (134 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Plains H S cost?
The typical home value in zip code 79355 is $188K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.