For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 646 students in Yoakum County, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Yoakum County, TX are Plains High School and Denver City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Yoakum County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Yoakum County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Yoakum County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Denver City High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Yoakum County (2025)
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 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
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%
Yoakum County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 8 | 2 students
1003 N Ave F
Denver City, TX 79323
(806) 592-5930
Denver City, TX 79323
(806) 592-5930
Gr: 4-6 | 272 students Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Yoakum County, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Yoakum County, TX include Plains High School and Denver City High School.
How many public high schools are located in Yoakum County?
2 public high schools are located in Yoakum County.
What is the racial composition of students in Yoakum County?
Yoakum County public high schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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