For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,383 students in Tatum, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in Tatum, TX are Tatum Elementary School, Tatum Primary and Tatum Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tatum, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Tatum have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Tatum, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tatum Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1525 N Hill St
Tatum, TX 75691
(903) 947-6482
Tatum, TX 75691
(903) 947-6482
Gr: 3-5 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Tatum Primary
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1200 N Hill St
Tatum, TX 75691
(903) 947-6482
Tatum, TX 75691
(903) 947-6482
Gr: PK-2 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
Tatum Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
410 N Hill St
Tatum, TX 75691
(903) 947-6482
Tatum, TX 75691
(903) 947-6482
Gr: 6-8 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #44.
Tatum High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 Crystal Farms Rd
Tatum, TX 75691
(903) 947-6482
Tatum, TX 75691
(903) 947-6482
Gr: 9-12 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Tatum, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P O Box 808
Tatum, TX 75691
(903) 947-6482
Tatum, TX 75691
(903) 947-6482
Gr: 4-6 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Tatum, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Tatum, TX include Tatum Elementary School, Tatum Primary and Tatum Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Tatum?
4 public schools are located in Tatum.
What is the racial composition of students in Tatum?
Tatum public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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