For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,894 students in Dumas, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in Dumas, TX are North Plains Opportunity Center, Dumas J High School and Dumas 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 46% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (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 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Dumas, TX (2026)
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: 10-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
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 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
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 | 1,192 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #44.
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 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
700 N Maddox
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-4157
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-4157
Gr: PK-4 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
1401 S Maddox
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-2127
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-2127
Gr: PK-4 | 701 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
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, Dumas J High School and Dumas High School.
How many public schools are located in Dumas?
6 public schools are located in Dumas.
What is the racial composition of students in Dumas?
Dumas public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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