Total enrollment
4,974
+213 (+4%) vs SY 2020-21
Moore County
Texas · Public K-12
Across all districts in Moore County, public schools number 14 and enroll approximately 5,694 K-12 students (6 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high).
4-year change in Moore County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
10
-2 (-17%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Moore County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Texas | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 50.7% | #45 of 192 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 5,694 | #92 of 196 | #1,207 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 12 | #111 of 196 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.3:1 | #85 of 196 | #1,043 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 69.6% | #53 of 196 | #764 of 2,526 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Moore County school rankings
Residents
21,373
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
14
2 districts
Enrollment
5,694
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$61,762
Below Texas avg
Free/reduced lunch
69.6%
Above Texas avg
Elementary
6
2,902 students
Middle
3
1,360 students
High
3
1,432 students
Combined / other
2
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
DUMAS ISD
5,101 students · 2 districts in Moore County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Moore 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
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
12.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
16.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.3%
civilian labor
Median age
31
31.1% under 18
Test scores in Moore County
Latest 2025-26 ELA proficiency, 9 schools ranked. Texas state average: 55.6%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- DUMAS NORTH EL· 72.0%
- DUMAS H S· 63.0%
- SUNRAY MIDDLE· 62.0%
- SUNRAY EL· 61.0%
- SUNRAY H S· 59.0%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- CACTUS EL· 32.0%
- DUMAS INT· 48.0%
- DUMAS J H· 53.0%
- DUMAS SOUTH EL· 58.0%
- SUNRAY H S· 59.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DUMAS H S | Dumas | High | 09-12 | 1,192 | · |
| DUMAS NORTH EL | Dumas | Elementary | PK-04 | 738 | · |
| DUMAS SOUTH EL | Dumas | Elementary | PK-04 | 701 | · |
| DUMAS INT | Dumas | Middle | 05-06 | 619 | · |
| DUMAS J H | Dumas | Middle | 07-08 | 609 | · |
| CACTUS EL | Cactus | Elementary | PK-04 | 487 | · |
| MORNINGSIDE EL | Dumas | Elementary | PK-04 | 410 | · |
| SUNSET EL | Dumas | Elementary | PK-04 | 310 | · |
| SUNRAY EL | Sunray | Elementary | PK-05 | 256 | · |
| SUNRAY H S | Sunray | High | 09-12 | 205 | · |
| SUNRAY MIDDLE | Sunray | Middle | 06-08 | 132 | · |
| NORTH PLAINS OPPORTUNITY CENTER | Dumas | High | 10-12 | 35 | · |
| GREEN ACRES EL | Dumas | Combined | M-M | · | · |
| HILLCREST EL | Dumas | Combined | M-M | · | · |
Cities in Moore County
About Moore County
In Texas, Moore County is a sparse county of about 21,373 residents. 14 public schools across the county educates about 5,694 students between them.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show median household income runs near $61,762, 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 17%. That income level is 7% lower than the Texas median.
In terms of grade levels, Moore County covers 6 elementary schools (2,902 students), 3 middle schools (1,360), 3 high schools (1,432), and 2 combined or other schools.
The largest single district in Moore County is DUMAS ISD, which alone enrolls about 5,101 students.
Over the past 4-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 4,974 students, expanded 4% from the 4,761 reported in SY 2020-21. Moore County now counts 10 public schools, down from 12 in SY 2020-21.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Moore County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data