Best Gray County Public Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,703 students in Gray County, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in Gray County, TX are Mclean School, Pampa J High School and Pampa High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gray County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Gray County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Gray County (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mclean School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Rowe St
Mclean, TX 79057
(806) 779-2301
Gr: PK-12 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Pampa J High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4000 Bad Cattle Company Rd
Pampa, TX 79065
(806) 669-4901
Gr: 6-8 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Pampa High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
111 E Harvester
Pampa, TX 79065
(806) 669-4800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,012 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Lefors School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
209 E 5th St
Lefors, TX 79054
(806) 835-2533
Gr: PK-12 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
1234 S Nelson St
Pampa, TX 79065
(806) 669-4880
Gr: 2-3 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
1900 N Duncan St
Pampa, TX 79065
(806) 669-4760
Gr: K-1 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: n/an/a
2300 Primrose Ln
Pampa, TX 79065
(806) 669-4950
Gr: 4-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
801 E Browning Ave
Pampa, TX 79065
(806) 669-4930
Gr: PK | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
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Gray County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1900 Duncan
Pampa, TX 79065
(806) 669-4760
Gr: PK-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
1234 S Nelson
Pampa, TX 79065
(806) 669-4880
Gr: PK-5 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
907 N Frost
Pampa, TX 79065
(806) 669-4750
Gr: 10-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
2300 Primrose
Pampa, TX 79065
(806) 669-4901
Gr: K-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
801 E Browning
Pampa, TX 79065
(806) 669-4970
Gr: K-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Gray County, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Gray County, TX include Mclean School, Pampa J High School and Pampa High School.
How many public schools are located in Gray County?
8 public schools are located in Gray County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gray County?
Gray County public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

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