Schools in Friona ISD · Parmer County

Farwell ISD punches well above its weight in this rural Texas Panhandle county, placing two schools in the statewide top quartile across Parmer County's 10 ranked public schools. Farwell Junior High leads the county at the 90th percentile statewide, with Farwell Elementary close behind at the 81st — a strong showing for a district serving a small farming community near the New Mexico border. Spread across four districts and towns like Friona, Bovina, and Lazbuddie, the county's school landscape is compact but varied. Families prioritizing academic performance will find Farwell ISD a clear standout worth a close look.