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Best Moore County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,527 students in Moore County, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in Moore County, TX are North Plains Opportunity Center, Sunray High School and Sunray Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Moore County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Moore County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Moore County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Plains Opportunity Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1015 N Maddox Ave
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-8774
Gr: 10-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Sunray High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
900 Ave Q
Sunray, TX 79086
(806) 948-5515
Gr: 9-12 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Sunray Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
509 Ave Q
Sunray, TX 79086
(806) 948-4222
Gr: PK-5 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
Dumas J High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
700 E 5th Sreet
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-4155
Gr: 7-8 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #55.
Dumas High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
300 S Klein Ave
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-4151
Gr: 9-12 | 1,192 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #66.
Sunray Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
504 E 7th St
Sunray, TX 79086
(806) 948-4444
Gr: 6-8 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #77.
Dumas Intermediate School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Texas Ave
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-6474
Gr: 5-6 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #88.
Cactus Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
801 Roadrunner Ln
Cactus, TX 79013
(806) 966-5102
Gr: PK-4 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Dumas North Elementary School
700 N Maddox
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-4157
Gr: PK-4 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
Dumas South Elementary School
1401 S Maddox
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-2127
Gr: PK-4 | 701 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Moore County, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Moore County, TX include North Plains Opportunity Center, Sunray High School and Sunray Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Moore County?
11 public schools are located in Moore County.
What is the racial composition of students in Moore County?
Moore County public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

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