For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 265 students in Dawson, TX.
The top ranked public high school in Dawson, TX is Dawson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dawson, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Dawson have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Dawson, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dawson High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Dawson, TX (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dawson High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
199 N School Ave
Dawson, TX 76639
(254) 578-1031
Dawson, TX 76639
(254) 578-1031
Grades: 7-12
| 265 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dawson Daep
Alternative School
705 N Beaton
Dawson, TX 76639
(254) 578-1031
Dawson, TX 76639
(254) 578-1031
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Dawson, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Dawson, TX include Dawson High School.
How many public high schools are located in Dawson?
2 public high schools are located in Dawson.
What is the racial composition of students in Dawson?
Dawson public high schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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