For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,005 students in Dallam County, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in Dallam County, TX are Texline School, Dalhart J High School and Dalhart High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dallam County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Dallam County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Dallam County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Texline School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
302 E Pine St
Texline, TX 79087
(806) 362-4284
Texline, TX 79087
(806) 362-4284
Gr: PK-12 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Dalhart J High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1802 E 16th
Dalhart, TX 79022
(806) 244-7825
Dalhart, TX 79022
(806) 244-7825
Gr: 6-8 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Dalhart High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Spirit Trl
Dalhart, TX 79022
(806) 244-7300
Dalhart, TX 79022
(806) 244-7300
Gr: 9-12 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #44.
Dalhart Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1401 Tennessee Ave
Dalhart, TX 79022
(806) 244-7350
Dalhart, TX 79022
(806) 244-7350
Gr: PK-2 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #55.
Dalhart Intermediate School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
801 Oak
Dalhart, TX 79022
(806) 244-7380
Dalhart, TX 79022
(806) 244-7380
Gr: 3-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Dallam County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
X I T Secondary School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
701 E 10th
Dalhart, TX 79022
(806) 244-7343
Dalhart, TX 79022
(806) 244-7343
Gr: 7-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Dallam County, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Dallam County, TX include Texline School, Dalhart J High School and Dalhart High School.
How many public schools are located in Dallam County?
5 public schools are located in Dallam County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dallam County?
Dallam County public schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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