Best Dickens County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 281 students in Dickens County, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in Dickens County, TX are Patton Springs School and Spur School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dickens County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Dickens County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Dickens County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Patton Springs School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1261 E Fm 193
Afton, TX 79220
(806) 689-2220
Gr: PK-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Spur School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
800 N Williams
Spur, TX 79370
(806) 271-3385
Gr: PK-12 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 45%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Dickens County, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Dickens County, TX include Patton Springs School and Spur School.
How many public schools are located in Dickens County?
2 public schools are located in Dickens County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dickens County?
Dickens County public schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Dickens County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Dickens County include: Spur School vs. Patton Springs School, Patton Springs School vs. Spur School

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