Top 10 Best Lamar County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 8,459 students in Lamar County, TX (there are 2 private schools, serving 256 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Lamar County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Lamar County, TX are Chisum High School, Blossom Elementary School and Paris High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lamar County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Lamar County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Lamar County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chisum High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3250 S Church St
Paris, TX 75462
(903) 737-2800
Grades: 9-12
| 305 students
Rank: #22.
Blossom Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
310 High St
Blossom, TX 75416
(903) 982-5230
Grades: PK-5
| 428 students
Rank: #33.
Paris High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2255 S Collegiate
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 929 students
Rank: #44.
Prairiland J High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
466 Fm 196 S
Pattonville, TX 75468
(903) 652-5681
Grades: 6-8
| 243 students
Rank: #55.
Chisum Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3250 S Church St
Paris, TX 75462
(903) 737-2820
Grades: PK-5
| 579 students
Rank: #66.
Chisum Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3250 S Church St
Paris, TX 75462
(903) 737-2806
Grades: 6-8
| 261 students
Rank: #77.
North Lamar High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
295 Stone Ave
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-2011
Grades: 9-12
| 711 students
Rank: #88.
Prairiland High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
466 Fm 196 S
Pattonville, TX 75468
(903) 652-5681
Grades: 9-12
| 302 students
Rank: #99.
Cecil Everett Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3201 Panther Way Bldg 9
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-2061
Grades: 2-3
| 277 students
Rank: #1010.
Frank Stone Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3201 Panther Dr Bldg 1
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-2041
Grades: 6-8
| 548 students
Rank: #1111.
Travis H S Of Choice
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3270 Graham St
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7560
Grades: 9-12
| 40 students
Rank: #1212.
Aaron Parker Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
98 Cr 44112
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 732-3066
Grades: PK-4
| 237 students
Rank: #1313.
Bailey Int
(Math: 42% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3201 Panther Dr Bldg 3
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7971
Grades: 4-5
| 291 students
Rank: #1414.
Deport Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
247 Church
Deport, TX 75435
(903) 652-3325
Grades: PK-5
| 117 students
Rank: #1515.
Paris J High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2400 Jefferson Rd
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7434
Grades: 7-8
| 551 students
Rank: #1616.
Aikin Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3100 Pine Mill Rd
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7443
Grades: K-4
| 924 students
Rank: #1717.
Crockett Int
(Math: 33% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
655 S Collegiate Dr
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7450
Grades: 5-6
| 527 students
Rank: #1818.
Justiss Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
401 18th N W
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7458
Grades: K-4
| 533 students
Rank: n/an/a
655 Martin Luther King Jr Dr
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7466
Grades: PK
| 106 students
Rank: n/an/a
1350 6th N E
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7469
Grades: PK
| 198 students
Rank: n/an/a
3201 Panther Dr Bldg 12
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-2081
Grades: PK-1
| 352 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Lamar County, TX

Lamar County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
655 South Collegiate Dr
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7450
Grades: 6-7
| n/a students
3201 Lewis Ln
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7963
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
1920 Clarksville
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7560
Grades: 7-12
| 18 students
303 Denton St
Roxton, TX 75477
(903) 346-3213
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
303 Denton St
Roxton, TX 75477
(903) 346-3213
Grades: PK-12
| 137 students
3480 Graham St
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7494
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Lamar County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Lamar County, TX include Chisum High School, Blossom Elementary School and Paris High School.
How many public schools are located in Lamar County, TX?
21 public schools are located in Lamar County, TX.
What percentage of students in Lamar County, TX go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Lamar County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lamar County, TX?
Lamar County, TX public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

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