For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,418 students in Dumas, TX.
The top ranked public schools in Dumas, TX are North Plains Opportunity Center, Sunset Elementary School and Dumas J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dumas, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Dumas have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in Dumas, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
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
Gr: PK-4 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
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
Gr: 7-8 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #44.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,151 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #55.
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
Gr: 5-6 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
700 N Maddox
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-4157
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-4157
Gr: PK-4 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Dumas, Texas ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
300 Oak Ave
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-4157
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-4157
Gr: PK-4 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
514 Pear Ave
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-5629
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-5629
Gr: PK-4 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
623 Powell Ave
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-4153
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-4153
Gr: PK-4 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Dumas, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Dumas, TX include North Plains Opportunity Center, Sunset Elementary School and Dumas J High School.
How many public schools are located in Dumas?
7 public schools are located in Dumas.
What is the racial composition of students in Dumas?
Dumas public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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