For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,926 students in Yoakum County, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in Yoakum County, TX are Plains High School, Plains Elementary School and William G Gravitt J High 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 35% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% 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 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Yoakum County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Plains High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
811 Cowboy Way
Plains, TX 79355
(806) 456-7401
Plains, TX 79355
(806) 456-7401
Gr: 9-12 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Plains Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
811 Cowboy Way
Plains, TX 79355
(806) 456-7401
Plains, TX 79355
(806) 456-7401
Gr: PK-5 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
William G Gravitt J High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
419 Mustang Ave
Denver City, TX 79323
(806) 592-5940
Denver City, TX 79323
(806) 592-5940
Gr: 6-8 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #44.
Denver City High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 Mustang Ave
Denver City, TX 79323
(806) 592-5950
Denver City, TX 79323
(806) 592-5950
Gr: 9-12 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #55.
Kelley Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 N Soland
Denver City, TX 79323
(806) 592-5920
Denver City, TX 79323
(806) 592-5920
Gr: 3-5 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #66.
Plains Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
811 Cowboy Way
Plains, TX 79355
(806) 456-7490
Plains, TX 79355
(806) 456-7490
Gr: 6-8 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: n/an/a
600 N Soland
Denver City, TX 79323
(806) 592-5931
Denver City, TX 79323
(806) 592-5931
Gr: PK-2 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
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, Plains Elementary School and William G Gravitt J High School.
How many public schools are located in Yoakum County?
7 public schools are located in Yoakum County.
What is the racial composition of students in Yoakum County?
Yoakum County public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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