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Dalhart Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,788 students in Dalhart Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Dalhart Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
4 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
1,788 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
124 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Dalhart Independent School District, which is ranked #882 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#892 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
70%
53%
% Black
1%
13%
% White
28%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,035 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,136 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,035
$13,387
Spending / Student
$10,136
$14,116
Best Dalhart Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dalhart High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2100 Spirit Trl
Dalhart, TX 79022
(806) 244-7300
Dalhart, TX 79022
(806) 244-7300
Grades: 9-12
| 471 students
Rank: #22.
Dalhart J High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1802 E 16th
Dalhart, TX 79022
(806) 244-7825
Dalhart, TX 79022
(806) 244-7825
Grades: 6-8
| 383 students
Rank: #33.
Dalhart Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1401 Tennessee Ave
Dalhart, TX 79022
(806) 244-7350
Dalhart, TX 79022
(806) 244-7350
Grades: PK-2
| 509 students
Rank: #44.
Dalhart Intermediate School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
801 Oak
Dalhart, TX 79022
(806) 244-7380
Dalhart, TX 79022
(806) 244-7380
Grades: 3-5
| 425 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dalhart Independent School District?
Dalhart Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,788 students.
What is the rank of Dalhart Independent School District?
Dalhart Independent School District is ranked #882 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dalhart Independent School District?
70% of Dalhart Independent School District students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dalhart Independent School District?
Dalhart Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Dalhart Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,136 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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