For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,013 students in Yoakum County, TX.
The top ranked public schools in Yoakum County, TX are Plains High School, Denver City High School and Kelley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Yoakum County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Yoakum County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Yoakum County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Plains High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
811 Cowboy Way
Plains, TX 79355
(806) 456-7401
Plains, TX 79355
(806) 456-7401
Grades: 9-12
| 133 students
Rank: #22.
Denver City High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
601 Mustang Ave
Denver City, TX 79323
(806) 592-5950
Denver City, TX 79323
(806) 592-5950
Grades: 9-12
| 498 students
Rank: #33.
Kelley Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 N Soland
Denver City, TX 79323
(806) 592-5920
Denver City, TX 79323
(806) 592-5920
Grades: 3-5
| 336 students
Rank: #44.
Plains Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
811 Cowboy Way
Plains, TX 79355
(806) 456-7490
Plains, TX 79355
(806) 456-7490
Grades: 6-8
| 96 students
Rank: #55.
William G Gravitt J High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
419 Mustang Ave
Denver City, TX 79323
(806) 592-5940
Denver City, TX 79323
(806) 592-5940
Grades: 6-8
| 397 students
Rank: #66.
Plains Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
811 Cowboy Way
Plains, TX 79355
(806) 456-7401
Plains, TX 79355
(806) 456-7401
Grades: PK-5
| 183 students
Yoakum County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Denver City Daep High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
501 Mustang Ave
Denver City, TX 79323
(806) 592-5900
Denver City, TX 79323
(806) 592-5900
Grades: 8
| 2 students
1003 N Ave F
Denver City, TX 79323
(806) 592-5930
Denver City, TX 79323
(806) 592-5930
Grades: 4-6
| 272 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Yoakum County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Yoakum County, TX include Plains High School, Denver City High School and Kelley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Yoakum County, TX?
7 public schools are located in Yoakum County, TX.
What is the racial composition of students in Yoakum County, TX?
Yoakum County, TX public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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