| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sands Consolidated Independent School District | Knott | 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 1,967 students across 3 schools. The largest is Lamesa Independent School District with 1,588 students. Districts here average 3.7/10, below the Texas average of 5.7/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in Dawson County, Texas
Dawson County has 3 public school districts covering 3 zip codes. The top-rated district in Dawson County is Sands Consolidated Independent School District (8/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Texas. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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