Higgins Independent School District was a public

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based in Higgins,

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). In addition to Higgins, the district also served the community of Lipscomb. Higgins ISD had one school, Higgins School, that served students in grades pre-kindergarten through twelve.

History

A resident who talked to KFDA stated that beginning in 1982, rumors circulated about an imminent closure of the district. In 2020 the superintendent recommended that the district consolidate as the Higgins ISD finances and student enrollment had declined. The district consolidated with

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on July 1, 2020.

Academic achievement

In 2009, the school district was rated " academically acceptable" by the

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Special programs

Athletics

Higgins High and junior high Schools played

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. Boys and girls basketball. Track. Tennis. Cross country. The Higgins Coyotes competed in these sports - The Athletics Department
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* Cross Country * 6-Man Football *

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