For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,269 students in Lamar County, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Lamar County, TX are Prairiland High School, Travis H S Of Choice and Chisum High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lamar County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Lamar County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public high schools.
Lamar 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 Chisum 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 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Lamar County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prairiland High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
466 Fm 196 S
Pattonville, TX 75468
(903) 652-5681
Pattonville, TX 75468
(903) 652-5681
Grades: 9-12
| 281 students
Rank: #22.
Travis H S Of Choice
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3270 Graham St
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7560
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7560
Grades: 9-12
| 46 students
Rank: #33.
Chisum High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3250 S Church St
Paris, TX 75462
(903) 737-2800
Paris, TX 75462
(903) 737-2800
Grades: 9-12
| 312 students
Rank: #44.
North Lamar High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
295 Stone Ave
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-2011
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-2011
Grades: 9-12
| 671 students
Rank: #55.
Paris High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2255 S Collegiate
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7400
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 959 students
Lamar County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3201 Panther Way Bldg 9
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-2061
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-2061
Grades: 2-3
| 279 students
655 South Collegiate Dr
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7450
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7450
Grades: 6-7
| n/a students
Lamar Delta Alter (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
3201 Lewis Ln
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7963
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7963
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Paris Daep High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1920 Clarksville
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7560
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7560
Grades: 7-12
| 18 students
303 Denton St
Roxton, TX 75477
(903) 346-3213
Roxton, TX 75477
(903) 346-3213
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
Special Services (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
3480 Graham St
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7494
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7494
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Lamar County, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Lamar County, TX include Prairiland High School, Travis H S Of Choice and Chisum High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lamar County?
5 public high schools are located in Lamar County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lamar County?
Lamar County public high schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Lamar County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Lamar County include: North Lamar High School vs. Paris High School, Paris High School vs. North Lamar High School, Chisum High School vs. Paris High School
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