For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 427 students in Yoakum County, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Yoakum County, TX are William G Gravitt J High School and Plains Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Yoakum County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Yoakum County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Yoakum County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
William G Gravitt J High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
419 Mustang Ave
Denver City, TX 79323
(806) 592-5940
Denver City, TX 79323
(806) 592-5940
Gr: 6-8 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
Plains Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
811 Cowboy Way
Plains, TX 79355
(806) 456-7490
Plains, TX 79355
(806) 456-7490
Gr: 6-8 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Yoakum County, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Yoakum County, TX include William G Gravitt J High School and Plains Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Yoakum County?
2 public middle schools are located in Yoakum County.
What is the racial composition of students in Yoakum County?
Yoakum County public middle schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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