The Lockney Independent School District, long considered among the best in the region, continues to receive high marks in the Texas Education Agency's Accountability ratings. For 2002, Lockney High School received the TEA's highest rating, exemplary, while both Lockney Junior High and Lockney Elementary were recognized. Visit the website for more information.
Higher Education
Five colleges and universities, including Amarillo College, Texas Tech University, South Plains College, Wayland Baptist University, and West Texas A&M are located within an hour's drive from Lockney, making a diverse range of higher education opportunities available. From public to private, doctoral degrees to associate degrees, residential to commuter, online or in person, Lockney residents have ready access to the full scope of higher education.