For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,905 students in Dawson County, TX.
The top ranked public schools in Dawson County, TX are Klondike Isd, Lamesa Schools and Dawson School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dawson County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Dawson County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ in Dawson County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Klondike Isd
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2911 County Rd H
Lamesa, TX 79331
(806) 462-7332
Lamesa, TX 79331
(806) 462-7332
Gr: PK-12 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Lamesa Schools
(Math: 22% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 N 14th
Lamesa, TX 79331
(806) 872-8385
Lamesa, TX 79331
(806) 872-8385
Gr: PK-12 | 1,520 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Dawson School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 Brownfield Hwy
Welch, TX 79377
(806) 489-7461
Welch, TX 79377
(806) 489-7461
Gr: PK-12 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Dawson County 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
S 1st And Bryan
Lamesa, TX 79331
(806) 872-8301
Lamesa, TX 79331
(806) 872-8301
Gr: 6-8 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Lamesa Success Academy (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
102 Bryan Ave
Lamesa, TX 79331
(806) 872-5410
Lamesa, TX 79331
(806) 872-5410
Gr: 8-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
601 N 14th
Lamesa, TX 79331
(806) 872-5428
Lamesa, TX 79331
(806) 872-5428
Gr: 3-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
2000 S 8th
Lamesa, TX 79331
(806) 872-5401
Lamesa, TX 79331
(806) 872-5401
Gr: PK-2 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Dawson County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Dawson County, TX include Klondike Isd, Lamesa Schools and Dawson School.
How many public schools are located in Dawson County?
3 public schools are located in Dawson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dawson County?
Dawson County public schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Dawson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Dawson County include: Dawson School vs. Klondike Isd, Klondike Isd vs. Dawson School
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