For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,641 students in Gaines County, TX (there are 2 private schools, serving 396 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Gaines County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Gaines County, TX are Seminole Elementary School, Loop School and Seminole Primary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gaines County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Gaines County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Gaines County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Seminole Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 S W Ave B
Seminole, TX 79360
(432) 758-3615
Seminole, TX 79360
(432) 758-3615
Grades: 4-5
| 444 students
Rank: #22.
Loop School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1441 Hwy 303
Loop, TX 79342
(806) 319-7930
Loop, TX 79342
(806) 319-7930
Grades: K-12
| 143 students
Rank: #33.
Seminole Primary
(Math: 53% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
508 S W Ave D
Seminole, TX 79360
(432) 758-5841
Seminole, TX 79360
(432) 758-5841
Grades: 2-3
| 492 students
Rank: #44.
Seminole Success Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
206 Sw 3rd
Seminole, TX 79360
(432) 758-2772
Seminole, TX 79360
(432) 758-2772
Grades: 9-12
| 25 students
Rank: #55.
Seminole High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2100 N W D
Seminole, TX 79360
(432) 758-5873
Seminole, TX 79360
(432) 758-5873
Grades: 9-12
| 836 students
Rank: #66.
Seminole J High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 N W Ave J
Seminole, TX 79360
(432) 758-9431
Seminole, TX 79360
(432) 758-9431
Grades: 6-8
| 640 students
Rank: #77.
Seagraves Schools
(Math: 25% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1801 Ave K
Seagraves, TX 79359
(806) 387-2520
Seagraves, TX 79359
(806) 387-2520
Grades: PK-12
| 512 students
Rank: n/an/a
2100 S W Ave B
Seminole, TX 79360
(432) 758-3637
Seminole, TX 79360
(432) 758-3637
Grades: PK-1
| 549 students
Gaines County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Choices Alternative High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1605 Ave K
Seagraves, TX 79359
(806) 387-3764
Seagraves, TX 79359
(806) 387-3764
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1300 Ave J
Seagraves, TX 79359
(806) 546-2015
Seagraves, TX 79359
(806) 546-2015
Grades: PK-5
| 347 students
1605 Ave K
Seagraves, TX 79359
(806) 387-2646
Seagraves, TX 79359
(806) 387-2646
Grades: 6-8
| 117 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Gaines County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Gaines County, TX include Seminole Elementary School, Loop School and Seminole Primary.
How many public schools are located in Gaines County?
8 public schools are located in Gaines County.
What percentage of students in Gaines County go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Gaines County are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Gaines County?
Gaines County public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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