Best Yoakum County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,280 students in Yoakum County, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Yoakum County, TX are Plains Elementary School, William G Gravitt J High School and Kelley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Yoakum County, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Yoakum County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Yoakum County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Plains Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
811 Cowboy Way
Plains, TX 79355
(806) 456-7401
Gr: PK-5 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
William G Gravitt J High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
419 Mustang Ave
Denver City, TX 79323
(806) 592-5940
Gr: 6-8 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
Kelley Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
500 N Soland
Denver City, TX 79323
(806) 592-5920
Gr: 3-5 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #44.
Plains Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
811 Cowboy Way
Plains, TX 79355
(806) 456-7490
Gr: 6-8 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: n/an/a
Dodson Primary
600 N Soland
Denver City, TX 79323
(806) 592-5931
Gr: PK-2 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Yoakum County, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Yoakum County, TX include Plains Elementary School, William G Gravitt J High School and Kelley Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Yoakum County?
5 public elementary schools are located in Yoakum County.
What is the racial composition of students in Yoakum County?
Yoakum County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

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