For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,269 students in Lamar County, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in Lamar County, TX are Prairiland High School, Travis H S Of Choice and Chisum High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lamar County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Lamar County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public high schools.
Lamar County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Chisum High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Lamar County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prairiland High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
466 Fm 196 S
Pattonville, TX 75468
(903) 652-5681
Pattonville, TX 75468
(903) 652-5681
Gr: 9-12 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Travis H S Of Choice
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3270 Graham St
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7560
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7560
Gr: 9-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Chisum High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3250 S Church St
Paris, TX 75462
(903) 737-2800
Paris, TX 75462
(903) 737-2800
Gr: 9-12 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
North Lamar High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
295 Stone Ave
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-2011
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-2011
Gr: 9-12 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #55.
Paris High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2255 S Collegiate
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7400
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 946 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Lamar County, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in Lamar County, TX include Prairiland High School, Travis H S Of Choice and Chisum High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lamar County?
5 public high schools are located in Lamar County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lamar County?
Lamar County public high schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Lamar County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Lamar County include: Paris High School vs. North Lamar High School, North Lamar High School vs. Paris High School, Chisum High School vs. North Lamar High School
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