For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,280 students in Yoakum County, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Yoakum County, TX are Kelley Elementary School, William G Gravitt J High School and Plains Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Yoakum County, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Yoakum County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Yoakum County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kelley Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 N Soland
Denver City, TX 79323
(806) 592-5920
Denver City, TX 79323
(806) 592-5920
Grades: 3-5
| 326 students
Rank: #22.
William G Gravitt J High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
419 Mustang Ave
Denver City, TX 79323
(806) 592-5940
Denver City, TX 79323
(806) 592-5940
Grades: 6-8
| 333 students
Rank: #33.
Plains Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
811 Cowboy Way
Plains, TX 79355
(806) 456-7401
Plains, TX 79355
(806) 456-7401
Grades: PK-5
| 193 students
Rank: #44.
Plains Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
811 Cowboy Way
Plains, TX 79355
(806) 456-7490
Plains, TX 79355
(806) 456-7490
Grades: 6-8
| 94 students
Rank: n/an/a
600 N Soland
Denver City, TX 79323
(806) 592-5931
Denver City, TX 79323
(806) 592-5931
Grades: PK-2
| 334 students
Yoakum County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Denver City Daep High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
501 Mustang Ave
Denver City, TX 79323
(806) 592-5900
Denver City, TX 79323
(806) 592-5900
Grades: 8
| 2 students
1003 N Ave F
Denver City, TX 79323
(806) 592-5930
Denver City, TX 79323
(806) 592-5930
Grades: 4-6
| 272 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Yoakum County, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Yoakum County, TX include Kelley Elementary School, William G Gravitt J High School and Plains Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Yoakum County?
5 public elementary schools are located in Yoakum County.
What is the racial composition of students in Yoakum County?
Yoakum County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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