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Dawson County

Texas · Public K-12

4 public schools serving approximately 2,221 students, in a county of 12,134 residents.

Schools
4
4 districts
Enrollment
2,221
NCES CCD
Median income
$54,360
Below Texas avg
Free/reduced lunch
71.3%
Above Texas avg
Elementary
0
schools
Middle
0
schools
High
0
schools
Combined / other
4
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
LAMESA ISD
1,588 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
n/r
Black
2%
Asian
0%
Two or more
1%
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

All schools (4)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
LAMESA SCHOOLSLamesaOtherPK-121,588·
KLONDIKE ISDLamesaOtherPK-12254·
SANDS CISDAckerlyOtherPK-12240·
DAWSON SCHOOLWelchOtherPK-12139·

Frequently asked

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 2,221.
What is the largest school district in Dawson County?
LAMESA ISD is the largest school district in Dawson County, serving approximately 1,588 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 71.3% 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 61.2%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Dawson County schools?
Across Dawson County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.9 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