| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chisum Independent School District | Brookston | 8/10 Good · 79th pct | 1,179 | 3 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Prairiland Independent School District | Blossom | 8/10 Good · 75th pct | 1,099 | 4 | PK–12 | 4 |
| North Lamar Independent School District | Arthur City | 6/10 Average · 51st pct | 2,450 | 6 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Paris Independent School District | Paris | 4/10 Below Average · 30th pct | 3,856 | 8 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Lamar County compares
Together they enroll 8,584 students across 21 schools. The largest is Paris Independent School District with 3,856 students. Districts here average 6.5/10, above the Texas average of 5.7/10. Ratings range from 4/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in Lamar County, Texas
Lamar County has 4 public school districts covering 12 zip codes. The top-rated district in Lamar County is Chisum Independent School District (8/10). 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 Lamar County, TX?
4 school districts serve zip codes in Lamar 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 Lamar County, TX?
Of the districts serving Lamar County, Chisum Independent School District has the highest rating on this site at 8/10. That places it in the 79th 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.