For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,546 students in Yoakum, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 110 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Yoakum, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Yoakum, TX are Yoakum Intermediate School, Yoakum High School and Yoakum J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Yoakum, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Yoakum have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Yoakum, TX (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Yoakum Intermediate School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
208 Aubrey St
Yoakum, TX 77995
(361) 293-2741
Yoakum, TX 77995
(361) 293-2741
Grades: 3-5
| 307 students
Rank: #22.
Yoakum High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
104 Poth St
Yoakum, TX 77995
(361) 293-3442
Yoakum, TX 77995
(361) 293-3442
Grades: 9-12
| 482 students
Rank: #33.
Yoakum J High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 Koether Dr
Yoakum, TX 77995
(361) 293-3111
Yoakum, TX 77995
(361) 293-3111
Grades: 6-8
| 322 students
Yoakum, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Dewitt-lavaca Special Ed Co-op (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
402 Hubbard St
Yoakum, TX 77995
(361) 293-2854
Yoakum, TX 77995
(361) 293-2854
Grades: PK-12
| 13 students
G O A L S Program (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
402 Hubbard St
Yoakum, TX 77995
(361) 293-2854
Yoakum, TX 77995
(361) 293-2854
Grades: 1-7
| 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Yoakum, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Yoakum, TX include Yoakum Intermediate School, Yoakum High School and Yoakum J High School.
How many public schools are located in Yoakum?
5 public schools are located in Yoakum.
What percentage of students in Yoakum go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Yoakum are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Yoakum?
Yoakum public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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