For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,988 students in Yoakum County, TX.
The top ranked public schools in Yoakum County, TX are Plains High School, Kelley Elementary School and William G Gravitt J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Yoakum County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Yoakum County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Yoakum County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Plains High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
811 Cowboy Way
Plains, TX 79355
(806) 456-7401
Plains, TX 79355
(806) 456-7401
Grades: 9-12
| 132 students
Rank: #22.
Kelley Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 N Soland
Denver City, TX 79323
(806) 592-5920
Denver City, TX 79323
(806) 592-5920
Grades: 3-5
| 325 students
Rank: #33.
William G Gravitt J High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
419 Mustang Ave
Denver City, TX 79323
(806) 592-5940
Denver City, TX 79323
(806) 592-5940
Grades: 6-8
| 364 students
Rank: #44.
Denver City High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 Mustang Ave
Denver City, TX 79323
(806) 592-5950
Denver City, TX 79323
(806) 592-5950
Grades: 9-12
| 521 students
Rank: #55.
Plains Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
811 Cowboy Way
Plains, TX 79355
(806) 456-7401
Plains, TX 79355
(806) 456-7401
Grades: PK-5
| 203 students
Rank: #66.
Plains Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
811 Cowboy Way
Plains, TX 79355
(806) 456-7490
Plains, TX 79355
(806) 456-7490
Grades: 6-8
| 96 students
Rank: n/an/a
600 N Soland
Denver City, TX 79323
(806) 592-5931
Denver City, TX 79323
(806) 592-5931
Grades: PK-2
| 347 students
Yoakum County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Denver City Daep High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
501 Mustang Ave
Denver City, TX 79323
(806) 592-5900
Denver City, TX 79323
(806) 592-5900
Grades: 8
| 2 students
1003 N Ave F
Denver City, TX 79323
(806) 592-5930
Denver City, TX 79323
(806) 592-5930
Grades: 4-6
| 272 students
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What are the top ranked public schools in Yoakum County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Yoakum County, TX include Plains High School, Kelley Elementary School and William G Gravitt J High School.
How many public schools are located in Yoakum County?
7 public schools are located in Yoakum County.
What is the racial composition of students in Yoakum County?
Yoakum County public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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