For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,383 students in Tatum, TX.
The top ranked public schools in Tatum, TX are Tatum Elementary School, Tatum Primary and Tatum High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tatum, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Tatum have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Tatum, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tatum Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1525 N Hill St
Tatum, TX 75691
(903) 947-6482
Tatum, TX 75691
(903) 947-6482
Grades: 3-5
| 294 students
Rank: #22.
Tatum Primary
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1200 N Hill St
Tatum, TX 75691
(903) 947-6482
Tatum, TX 75691
(903) 947-6482
Grades: PK-2
| 307 students
Rank: #33.
Tatum High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 Crystal Farms Rd
Tatum, TX 75691
(903) 947-6482
Tatum, TX 75691
(903) 947-6482
Grades: 9-12
| 449 students
Rank: #44.
Tatum Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
410 N Hill St
Tatum, TX 75691
(903) 947-6482
Tatum, TX 75691
(903) 947-6482
Grades: 6-8
| 333 students
Tatum, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P O Box 808
Tatum, TX 75691
(903) 947-6482
Tatum, TX 75691
(903) 947-6482
Grades: 4-6
| 255 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Tatum, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Tatum, TX include Tatum Elementary School, Tatum Primary and Tatum High School.
How many public schools are located in Tatum?
4 public schools are located in Tatum.
What is the racial composition of students in Tatum?
Tatum public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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