For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,846 students in Dalhart Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Dalhart Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
4 Schools
9,244 Schools
# Students
1,846 Students
5,524,796 Students
# Teachers
123 Teachers
368,147 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Dalhart Independent School District, which is ranked #867 of all 1,193 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#886 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 12-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)14.3%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.64
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
Showing 2008–2021. View full 34-year historical data
% Hispanic
73%
54%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
1%
13%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
25%
24%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 12-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,322 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,449. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,640 is less than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$85,353 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$20 MM
$91,739 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$12,322
$15,449
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$10,640
$16,605
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Dalhart Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
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 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
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 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #44.
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 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dalhart Independent School District?
Dalhart Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,846 students.
What is the rank of Dalhart Independent School District?
Dalhart Independent School District is ranked #867 out of 1,193 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Dalhart Independent School District?
73% of Dalhart Independent School District students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dalhart Independent School District?
Dalhart Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Dalhart Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,640 is less than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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