South Elementary

South Elementary sits in Plainview, a small agricultural hub in the Texas Panhandle where the community is tight-knit and everyone tends to know everyone — but families here should know that academics are a significant challenge, with the school scoring in the lower ranges in both English and math compared to schools across the state. This may be a better fit for families who are prepared to supplement learning at home or seek additional tutoring resources, as the school's scores suggest students may need extra support to stay on grade level. Plainview itself has a lot of heart, and parents who engage closely with their child's education will want to go in with clear eyes about what additional investment that may require.