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Best Lamar County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 8,554 students in Lamar County, TX (there are 2 private schools, serving 166 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Lamar County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Lamar County, TX are Deport Elementary School, Blossom Elementary School and Chisum Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lamar County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Lamar County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Lamar County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Deport Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
247 Church
Deport, TX 75435
(903) 652-3325
Gr: PK-5 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Blossom Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
310 High St
Blossom, TX 75416
(903) 982-5230
Gr: PK-5 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Chisum Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3250 S Church St
Paris, TX 75462
(903) 737-2806
Gr: 6-8 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Chisum Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3250 S Church St
Paris, TX 75462
(903) 737-2820
Gr: PK-5 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
Prairiland High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
466 Fm 196 S
Pattonville, TX 75468
(903) 652-5681
Gr: 9-12 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #66.
Prairiland J High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
466 Fm 196 S
Pattonville, TX 75468
(903) 652-5681
Gr: 6-8 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #77.
Travis H S Of Choice
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3270 Graham St
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7560
Gr: 9-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #88.
North Lamar Intermediate School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
310 Nl Pkwy
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7971
Gr: 2-5 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #99.
Chisum High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3250 S Church St
Paris, TX 75462
(903) 737-2800
Gr: 9-12 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1010.
Aaron Parker Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
98 Cr 44112
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 732-3066
Gr: PK-5 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1111.
North Lamar High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
295 Stone Ave
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-2011
Gr: 9-12 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1212.
Paris High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2255 S Collegiate
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 946 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1313.
Paris J High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2400 Jefferson Rd
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7434
Gr: 7-8 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1414.
Frank Stone Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3201 Panther Dr Bldg #1
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-2041
Gr: 6-8 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1515.
Aikin Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3100 Pine Mill Rd
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7443
Gr: K-4 | 866 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1616.
Crockett Intermediate School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
655 S Collegiate Dr
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7450
Gr: 5-6 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1717.
Justiss Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
401 18th N W
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7458
Gr: K-4 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
Givens Early Childhood Center
655 Martin Luther King Jr Dr
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7466
Gr: PK | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
Lamar County Head Start
1350 6th N E
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7469
Gr: PK | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: n/an/a
W L Higgins Elementary School
3201 Panther Dr Bldg #12
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-2081
Gr: PK-1 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Lamar County, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Lamar County, TX include Deport Elementary School, Blossom Elementary School and Chisum Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Lamar County?
20 public schools are located in Lamar County.
What percentage of students in Lamar County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Lamar County are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lamar County?
Lamar County public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Lamar County are often viewed compared to one another?

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