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Dawson County

Texas · Public K-12

Dawson County, Texas hosts 4 public K-12 schools and around 2,117 students, averaging roughly 529 per campus. Lamesa ISD runs the largest share.

7-year change in Dawson County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,117
-425 (-17%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
-4 (-50%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
22%
was 23%
% Hispanic
75%
was 73%
% Black
2%
was 3%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
4
4 districts
Enrollment
2,117
NCES CCD
Median income
$54,360
Below Texas avg
Free/reduced lunch
68.0%
Above Texas avg
Elementary
0
schools
Middle
0
schools
High
0
schools
Combined / other
4
2,117 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
LAMESA ISD
1,484 students · 4 districts in Dawson County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Dawson County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
50%
Hispanic
56%
Black
7%
Asian
1%
Two or more
28%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
22%
Hispanic
75%
Black
2%
Asian
1%
Two or more
n/r
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
12.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
16.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
6.4%
civilian labor
Median age
35
24.3% under 18

Test scores in Dawson County

Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Texas state average: 52.7%.

Top 4 schools (ELA)
  1. KLONDIKE ISD· 85.0%
  2. SANDS CISD· 58.0%
  3. DAWSON SCHOOL· 41.0%
  4. LAMESA SCHOOLS· 36.0%

See all 4 schools in Dawson County ranked by score →

All schools (4)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
LAMESA SCHOOLSLamesaCombinedPK-121,484·
KLONDIKE ISDLamesaCombinedPK-12261·
SANDS CISDAckerlyCombinedPK-12232·
DAWSON SCHOOLWelchCombinedPK-12140·

Cities in Dawson County

Lamesa2 schoolsAckerly1 schoolWelch1 school

About Dawson County

Dawson County is a sparse Texas county of about 12,134 residents, home to 4 public schools and roughly 2,117 students.

Stepping back, census numbers show the median household earns about $54,360 a year, roughly 13% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 17%. That income level is 18% noticeably below the Texas median.

LAMESA ISD dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 1,484 students on its own.

Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 2,117 students, contracted 17% from the 2,542 reported in SY 2017-18. Dawson County now counts 4 public schools, down from 8 in SY 2017-18.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Dawson County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Dawson County?
There are 4 public K-12 schools in Dawson County, Texas, with a combined enrollment of about 2,117.
What is the largest school district in Dawson County?
LAMESA ISD is the largest school district in Dawson County, serving approximately 1,484 students. The county contains 4 school districts overall.
What is the population of Dawson County?
Dawson County, Texas has a population of approximately 12,134, with a median age of 35. About 24.3% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Dawson County?
Median household income in Dawson County is $54,360, below the Texas average of $66,482. About 16.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Dawson County?
Approximately 12.7% of adults 25 and older in Dawson County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Dawson County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 68.0% of students in Dawson County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Texas county average of 61.1%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Dawson County schools?
Across Dawson County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 12.4 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Dawson County?
Dawson County residents are approximately 50% White, 56% Hispanic, 7% Black, 1% Asian, 28% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Dawson County is owner-occupied?
Dawson County has about 4,903 housing units, of which roughly 70.6% are owner-occupied.
What are the largest public schools in Dawson County?
By enrollment, the largest public schools in Dawson County include LAMESA SCHOOLS, KLONDIKE ISD, SANDS CISD. Enrollment figures come from the latest NCES Common Core of Data.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data