Top Rankings
Dumas Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,891 students in Dumas Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in Dumas Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
8 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
3,891 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
279 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Dumas Independent School District, which is ranked #528 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 99% has increased from 97% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#494 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥99%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.64
# American Indian Students
19 Students
17,916 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
156 Students
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
4%
6%
# Hispanic Students
3,080 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
79%
53%
# Black Students
101 Students
706,008 Students
% Black Students
3%
13%
# White Students
503 Students
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
13%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
32 Students
173,807 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
177
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
277
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
249
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
280
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
265
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
245
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
295
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
293
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
310
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
308
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
340
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
303
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
311
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
238
367,397
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,885 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,000 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$54 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$51 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,885
$13,387
Spending / Student
$13,000
$14,116
Best Dumas Independent School District ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sunset Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 W 14th St
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-2127
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-2127
Grades: PK-4
| 310 students
Rank: #22.
North Plains Opportunity Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1015 N Maddox Ave
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-8774
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-8774
Grades: 9-12
| 41 students
Rank: #33.
Dumas Intermediate School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Texas Ave
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-6474
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-6474
Grades: 5-6
| 588 students
Rank: #44.
Dumas J High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 E 5th Sreet
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-4155
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-4155
Grades: 7-8
| 618 students
Rank: #55.
Dumas High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 S Klein Ave
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-4151
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-4151
Grades: 9-12
| 1,151 students
Rank: #66.
Cactus Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 S Dr
Cactus, TX 79013
(806) 966-5102
Cactus, TX 79013
(806) 966-5102
Grades: PK-4
| 473 students
Rank: n/an/a
700 N Maddox
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-4157
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-4157
Grades: PK-4
| 710 students
Rank: n/an/a
1401 S Maddox
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-6461
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-6461
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dumas Independent School District?
Dumas Independent School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,891 students.
What is the rank of Dumas Independent School District?
Dumas Independent School District is ranked #528 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dumas Independent School District?
79% of Dumas Independent School District students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dumas Independent School District?
Dumas Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Dumas Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,000 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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