For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 653 students in Yoakum County, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Yoakum County, TX are Plains High School and Denver City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Yoakum County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Yoakum County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public high schools.
Yoakum County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Denver City High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High 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.
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
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
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Yoakum County, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Yoakum County, TX include Plains High School and Denver City High School.
How many public high schools are located in Yoakum County?
2 public high schools are located in Yoakum County.
What is the racial composition of students in Yoakum County?
Yoakum County public high schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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