For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 263 students in Jeff Davis County, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 34 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Jeff Davis County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public school in Jeff Davis County, TX is Ft Davis School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jeff Davis County, TX public school have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Jeff Davis County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Jeff Davis County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ft Davis School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401 W Webster Ave
Fort Davis, TX 79734
(432) 426-4444
Fort Davis, TX 79734
(432) 426-4444
Gr: PK-12 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Jeff Davis County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Hwy 17
Fort Davis, TX 79734
(432) 426-4454
Fort Davis, TX 79734
(432) 426-4454
Gr: PK-6 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Fort Davis Aec High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
Hwy 118
Fort Davis, TX 79734
(432) 364-2450
Fort Davis, TX 79734
(432) 364-2450
Gr: 7-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Jeff Davis County, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Jeff Davis County, TX include Ft Davis School.
How many public schools are located in Jeff Davis County?
1 public schools are located in Jeff Davis County.
What percentage of students in Jeff Davis County go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Jeff Davis County are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Jeff Davis County?
Jeff Davis County public schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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