| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klondike Independent School District | LAMESA | 10/10 Excellent · 96th pct | 254 | 1 | PK–12 | 0 |
| Sands Consolidated Independent School District | Ackerly | 8/10 Good · 72nd pct | 240 | 1 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Dawson Independent School District | Welch | 2/10 Poor · 18th pct | 139 | 1 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Lamesa Independent School District | Lamesa | 1/10 Poor · 8th pct | 1,588 | 1 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Dawson County compares
Together they enroll 2,221 students across 4 schools. The largest is Lamesa Independent School District with 1,588 students. Districts here average 5.2/10, below the Texas average of 5.7/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Dawson County, Texas
Dawson County has 4 public school districts covering 3 zip codes. The top-rated district in Dawson County is Klondike Independent School District (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (STAAR 2023), ranked against all districts in Texas. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Dawson County, TX?
4 school districts serve zip codes in Dawson County, TX. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Dawson County, TX?
Of the districts serving Dawson County, Klondike Independent School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 96th percentile among Texas school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Texas reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Texas and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Texas only, never across state lines.