For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,527 students in Moore County, TX.
The top ranked public schools in Moore County, TX are North Plains Opportunity Center, Sunset Elementary School and Sunray High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Moore County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Moore County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Moore County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Plains Opportunity Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1015 N Maddox Ave
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-8774
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-8774
Grades: 9-12
| 41 students
Rank: #22.
Sunset Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 W 14th St
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-2127
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-2127
Grades: PK-4
| 310 students
Rank: #33.
Sunray High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
900 Ave Q
Sunray, TX 79086
(806) 948-5515
Sunray, TX 79086
(806) 948-5515
Grades: 9-12
| 188 students
Rank: #44.
Sunray Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
509 Ave Q
Sunray, TX 79086
(806) 948-4222
Sunray, TX 79086
(806) 948-4222
Grades: PK-5
| 303 students
Rank: #55.
Dumas J High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 E 5th Sreet
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-4155
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-4155
Grades: 7-8
| 618 students
Rank: #66.
Dumas High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 S Klein Ave
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-4151
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-4151
Grades: 9-12
| 1,151 students
Rank: #77.
Sunray Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
504 E 7th St
Sunray, TX 79086
(806) 948-4444
Sunray, TX 79086
(806) 948-4444
Grades: 6-8
| 145 students
Rank: #88.
Dumas Intermediate School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Texas Ave
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-6474
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-6474
Grades: 5-6
| 588 students
Rank: #99.
Cactus Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 S Dr
Cactus, TX 79013
(806) 966-5102
Cactus, TX 79013
(806) 966-5102
Grades: PK-4
| 473 students
Rank: n/an/a
700 N Maddox
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-4157
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-4157
Grades: PK-4
| 710 students
Rank: n/an/a
1401 S Maddox
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-6461
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-6461
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Moore County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
300 Oak Ave
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-4157
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-4157
Grades: PK-4
| 339 students
514 Pear Ave
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-5629
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-5629
Grades: PK-4
| 271 students
623 Powell Ave
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-4153
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-4153
Grades: PK-4
| 410 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Moore County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Moore County, TX include North Plains Opportunity Center, Sunset Elementary School and Sunray High School.
How many public schools are located in Moore County?
11 public schools are located in Moore County.
What is the racial composition of students in Moore County?
Moore County public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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