For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 281 students in Dickens County, TX.
The top-ranked public middle 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Dickens County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Dickens County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Patton Springs School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1261 E Fm 193
Afton, TX 79220
(806) 689-2220
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:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 N Williams
Spur, TX 79370
(806) 271-3385
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 middle schools in Dickens County, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Dickens County, TX include Patton Springs School and Spur School.
How many public middle schools are located in Dickens County?
2 public middle schools are located in Dickens County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dickens County?
Dickens County public middle schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Dickens County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Dickens County include: Spur School vs. Patton Springs School, Patton Springs School vs. Spur School
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