For the 2025 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 8,554 students in Lamar County, TX (there are , serving 267 private students). 97% 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 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Lamar County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Deport Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
247 Church
Deport, TX 75435
(903) 652-3325
Deport, TX 75435
(903) 652-3325
Gr: PK-5 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Blossom Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
310 High St
Blossom, TX 75416
(903) 982-5230
Blossom, TX 75416
(903) 982-5230
Gr: PK-5 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Chisum Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3250 S Church St
Paris, TX 75462
(903) 737-2806
Paris, TX 75462
(903) 737-2806
Gr: 6-8 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Chisum Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3250 S Church St
Paris, TX 75462
(903) 737-2820
Paris, TX 75462
(903) 737-2820
Gr: PK-5 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
Prairiland High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
466 Fm 196 S
Pattonville, TX 75468
(903) 652-5681
Pattonville, TX 75468
(903) 652-5681
Gr: 9-12 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #66.
Prairiland J High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
466 Fm 196 S
Pattonville, TX 75468
(903) 652-5681
Pattonville, TX 75468
(903) 652-5681
Gr: 6-8 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #77.
Travis H S Of Choice
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3270 Graham St
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7560
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7560
Gr: 9-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #88.
North Lamar Intermediate School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3201 Panther Dr Bldg 3
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7971
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7971
Gr: 2-5 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #99.
Chisum High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3250 S Church St
Paris, TX 75462
(903) 737-2800
Paris, TX 75462
(903) 737-2800
Gr: 9-12 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1010.
Aaron Parker Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
98 Cr 44112
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 732-3066
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 732-3066
Gr: PK-4 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1111.
North Lamar High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
295 Stone Ave
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-2011
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-2011
Gr: 9-12 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1212.
Paris High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2255 S Collegiate
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7400
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 959 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1313.
Paris J High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Jefferson Rd
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7434
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7434
Gr: 7-8 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1414.
Frank Stone Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3201 Panther Dr Bldg 1
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-2041
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-2041
Gr: 6-8 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1515.
Aikin Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3100 Pine Mill Rd
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7443
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7443
Gr: K-4 | 924 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1616.
Crockett Intermediate School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
655 S Collegiate Dr
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7450
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7450
Gr: 5-6 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1717.
Justiss Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 18th N W
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7458
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7458
Gr: K-4 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
655 Martin Luther King Jr Dr
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7466
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7466
Gr: PK | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: n/an/a
1350 6th N E
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7469
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7469
Gr: PK | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: n/an/a
3201 Panther Dr Bldg 12
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-2081
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-2081
Gr: PK-1 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Lamar County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3201 Panther Way Bldg 9
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-2061
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-2061
Gr: 2-3 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Lamar Delta Alter (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
3201 Lewis Ln
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7963
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7963
Gr: PK-12
Paris Daep High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1920 Clarksville
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7560
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7560
Gr: 7-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
303 Denton St
Roxton, TX 75477
(903) 346-3213
Roxton, TX 75477
(903) 346-3213
Gr: PK-12 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Special Services (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
3480 Graham St
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7494
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7494
Gr: PK-12
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?
97% 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 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Lamar County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Lamar County include: North Lamar High School vs. Paris High School, Paris High School vs. North Lamar High School, Chisum Middle School vs. Frank Stone Middle School
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