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Best Yoakum County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,926 students in Yoakum County, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in Yoakum County, TX are Plains High School, Plains 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 35% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Yoakum County have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Yoakum County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Plains High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
811 Cowboy Way
Plains, TX 79355
(806) 456-7401
Gr: 9-12 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Plains Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
811 Cowboy Way
Plains, TX 79355
(806) 456-7401
Gr: PK-5 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
William G Gravitt J High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
419 Mustang Ave
Denver City, TX 79323
(806) 592-5940
Gr: 6-8 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #44.
Denver City High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
601 Mustang Ave
Denver City, TX 79323
(806) 592-5950
Gr: 9-12 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #55.
Kelley Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
500 N Soland
Denver City, TX 79323
(806) 592-5920
Gr: 3-5 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #66.
Plains Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
811 Cowboy Way
Plains, TX 79355
(806) 456-7490
Gr: 6-8 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: n/an/a
Dodson Primary
600 N Soland
Denver City, TX 79323
(806) 592-5931
Gr: PK-2 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Yoakum County, TX

Yoakum County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Denver City Daep High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
501 Mustang Ave
Denver City, TX 79323
(806) 592-5900
Gr: 8 | 2 students
Denver City Intermediate School (Closed 2004)
1003 N Ave F
Denver City, TX 79323
(806) 592-5930
Gr: 4-6 | 272 students Minority enrollment: 65%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Yoakum County, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Yoakum County, TX include Plains High School, Plains 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 75% (majority Hispanic).

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