Best Denver City Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,474 students in Denver City, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in Denver City, TX are William G Gravitt J High School, Denver City High School and Kelley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Denver City, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Denver City have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Denver City, TX (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
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 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
Dodson Primary
600 N Soland
Denver City, TX 79323
(806) 592-5931
Gr: PK-2 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Denver City, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Denver City, TX include William G Gravitt J High School, Denver City High School and Kelley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Denver City?
4 public schools are located in Denver City.
What is the racial composition of students in Denver City?
Denver City public schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

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