For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 628 students in Dawson, TX.
The top-ranked public school in Dawson, TX is Dawson Pk-12. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dawson, TX public school have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Dawson have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Dawson, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dawson Pk-12
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
199 N School Ave
Dawson, TX 76639
(254) 578-1031
Dawson, TX 76639
(254) 578-1031
Gr: PK-12 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Dawson, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
199 N School Ave
Dawson, TX 76639
(254) 578-1416
Dawson, TX 76639
(254) 578-1416
Gr: PK-6 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Dawson, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Dawson, TX include Dawson Pk-12.
How many public schools are located in Dawson?
1 public schools are located in Dawson.
What is the racial composition of students in Dawson?
Dawson public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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