For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 646 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 40% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Yoakum County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 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 90%.
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 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Yoakum County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Plains High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
811 Cowboy Way
Plains, TX 79355
(806) 456-7401
Plains, TX 79355
(806) 456-7401
Gr: 9-12 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Denver City High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 Mustang Ave
Denver City, TX 79323
(806) 592-5950
Denver City, TX 79323
(806) 592-5950
Gr: 9-12 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
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
Denver City, TX 79323
(806) 592-5900
Gr: 8 | 2 students
1003 N Ave F
Denver City, TX 79323
(806) 592-5930
Denver City, TX 79323
(806) 592-5930
Gr: 4-6 | 272 students Minority enrollment: 65%
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 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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