51爆料

Dumas Independent School District

421 W 4th St
Dumas, TX 79029
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026 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.
51爆料s in Dumas Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), 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
9,303 Schools
# Students
3,891 Students
5,525,158 Students
# Teachers
279 Teachers
374,464 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Dumas Independent School District, which is ranked #571 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 99% has increased from 97% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#527 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 50%)
47%
44%
49%
51%
47%
46%
(21-22)
≥99%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.36
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
6%
% Hispanic
79%
53%
% Black
3%
13%
% White
13%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,885 is higher than the state median of $13,398. The school district revenue/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,000 is less than the state median of $14,129. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$54 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$51 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,885
$13,398
Spending / Student
$13,000
$14,129

Best Dumas Independent School District 51爆料s (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: 9-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
Sunset Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
401 W 14th St
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-2127
Gr: PK-4 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
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 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #44.
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 | 1,151 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #55.
Dumas Intermediate School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Texas Ave
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-6474
Gr: 5-6 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #66.
Cactus Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
100 S Dr
Cactus, TX 79013
(806) 966-5102
Gr: PK-4 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
700 N Maddox
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-4157
Gr: PK-4 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
1401 S Maddox
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-6461

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 #571 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
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 $14,129. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,891 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : ≥99% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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