For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 302 students in Dickens County, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Dickens County, TX are Patton Springs School and Spur School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dickens County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Dickens County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public high schools.
Dickens County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 74%, which is less than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Spur School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 47% 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 Dickens County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Patton Springs School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1261 E Fm 193
Afton, TX 79220
(806) 689-2220
Afton, TX 79220
(806) 689-2220
Grades: PK-12
| 77 students
Rank: #22.
Spur School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 N Williams
Spur, TX 79370
(806) 271-3385
Spur, TX 79370
(806) 271-3385
Grades: PK-12
| 225 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Dickens County, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Dickens County, TX include Patton Springs School and Spur School.
How many public high schools are located in Dickens County?
2 public high schools are located in Dickens County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dickens County?
Dickens County public high schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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