For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,641 students in Gaines County, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in Gaines County, TX are Seminole Elementary School, Loop School and Seminole Primary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gaines County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Gaines County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Gaines County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Seminole Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 S W Ave B
Seminole, TX 79360
(432) 758-3615
Seminole, TX 79360
(432) 758-3615
Gr: 4-5 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Loop School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1441 Hwy 303
Loop, TX 79342
(806) 319-7930
Loop, TX 79342
(806) 319-7930
Gr: PK-12 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Seminole Primary
(Math: 48% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
508 S W Ave D
Seminole, TX 79360
(432) 758-5841
Seminole, TX 79360
(432) 758-5841
Gr: 2-3 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Seminole Success Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
206 Sw 3rd
Seminole, TX 79360
(432) 758-2772
Seminole, TX 79360
(432) 758-2772
Gr: 9-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #55.
Seminole J High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 N W Ave J
Seminole, TX 79360
(432) 758-9431
Seminole, TX 79360
(432) 758-9431
Gr: 6-8 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #66.
Seminole High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2100 N W D
Seminole, TX 79360
(432) 758-5873
Seminole, TX 79360
(432) 758-5873
Gr: 9-12 | 835 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #77.
Seagraves Schools
(Math: 28% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1801 Ave K
Seagraves, TX 79359
(806) 387-2520
Seagraves, TX 79359
(806) 387-2520
Gr: PK-12 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
2100 S W Ave B
Seminole, TX 79360
(432) 758-3637
Seminole, TX 79360
(432) 758-3637
Gr: PK-1 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Gaines County, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Gaines County, TX include Seminole Elementary School, Loop School and Seminole Primary.
How many public schools are located in Gaines County?
8 public schools are located in Gaines County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gaines County?
Gaines County public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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