For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,905 students in Dawson County, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Dawson County, TX are Klondike Isd, Lamesa Schools and Dawson School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dawson County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Dawson County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% 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 Dawson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Klondike Isd
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2911 County Rd H
Lamesa, TX 79331
(806) 462-7332
Lamesa, TX 79331
(806) 462-7332
Gr: PK-12 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Lamesa Schools
(Math: 22% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 N 14th
Lamesa, TX 79331
(806) 872-8385
Lamesa, TX 79331
(806) 872-8385
Gr: PK-12 | 1,484 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Dawson School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 Brownfield Hwy
Welch, TX 79377
(806) 489-7461
Welch, TX 79377
(806) 489-7461
Gr: PK-12 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Dawson County, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Dawson County, TX include Klondike Isd, Lamesa Schools and Dawson School.
How many public middle schools are located in Dawson County?
3 public middle schools are located in Dawson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dawson County?
Dawson County public middle schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Dawson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Dawson County include: Dawson School vs. Klondike Isd, Klondike Isd vs. Dawson School
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