| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plains Independent School District | Plains | 4/10 Below Average · 36th pct | 431 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Denver City Independent School District | Denver City | 3/10 Below Average · 23rd pct | 1,557 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Yoakum County compares
Together they enroll 1,988 students across 7 schools. The largest is Denver City Independent School District with 1,557 students. Districts here average 3.5/10, below the Texas average of 5.7/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 4/10.
School Districts in Yoakum County, Texas
Yoakum County has 2 public school districts covering 3 zip codes. The top-rated district in Yoakum County is Plains Independent School District (4/10). 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 Yoakum County, TX?
2 school districts serve zip codes in Yoakum 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 Yoakum County, TX?
Of the districts serving Yoakum County, Plains Independent School District has the highest rating on this site at 4/10. That places it in the 36th 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.