For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,905 students in Dawson County, TX.
The top ranked public high 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 high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Dawson County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Dawson County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lamesa Schools, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 82% 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 Dawson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-12
| 253 students
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
Grades: PK-12
| 1,520 students
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
Grades: PK-12
| 132 students
Dawson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Lamesa Daep (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1408 N Ave F
Lamesa, TX 79331
(806) 756-4313
Lamesa, TX 79331
(806) 756-4313
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
S 1st And Bryan
Lamesa, TX 79331
(806) 872-8301
Lamesa, TX 79331
(806) 872-8301
Grades: 6-8
| 467 students
Lamesa Success Academy (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
102 Bryan Ave
Lamesa, TX 79331
(806) 872-5410
Lamesa, TX 79331
(806) 872-5410
Grades: 8-12
| 33 students
601 N 14th
Lamesa, TX 79331
(806) 872-5428
Lamesa, TX 79331
(806) 872-5428
Grades: 3-5
| 397 students
2000 S 8th
Lamesa, TX 79331
(806) 872-5401
Lamesa, TX 79331
(806) 872-5401
Grades: PK-2
| 513 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Dawson County, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Dawson County, TX include Klondike Isd, Lamesa Schools and Dawson School.
How many public high schools are located in Dawson County?
3 public high schools are located in Dawson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dawson County?
Dawson County public high schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Dawson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Dawson County include: Dawson School vs. Klondike Isd, Klondike Isd vs. Dawson School
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