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Yoakum County

Texas · Public K-12

Of the 7 public K-12 schools in Yoakum County, the largest district by enrollment is Denver City ISD (1,474 students). Total county enrollment runs around 1,897. By level, that breaks down as 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools.

4-year change in Yoakum County

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,897
-172 (-8%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
7
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Yoakum County ranks

Among counties
MeasureThis countyIn TexasIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
41.1%#147 of 192N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
1,897#161 of 196#2,263 of 2,745
Number of schools
ranked most first
7#156 of 196N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
12.7:1#69 of 196#819 of 2,655
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
60.4%#112 of 196#1,107 of 2,526
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
31.1%#168 of 192#1,765 of 2,707
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.
Residents
7,571
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
7
2 districts
Enrollment
1,897
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$84,925
Above Texas avg
Free/reduced lunch
60.4%
Below Texas avg
Elementary
3
844 students
Middle
2
412 students
High
2
641 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
DENVER CITY ISD
1,474 students · 2 districts in Yoakum County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Yoakum 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
45%
Hispanic
66%
Black
0%
Asian
1%
Two or more
41%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
16%
Hispanic
81%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
n/r
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
20.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
12.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
6.9%
civilian labor
Median age
32
32.8% under 18

Test scores in Yoakum County

Latest 2025-26 ELA proficiency, 6 schools ranked. Texas state average: 55.6%.

Top 5 schools (ELA)
  1. WILLIAM G GRAVITT J H· 55.0%
  2. KELLEY EL· 50.0%
  3. DENVER CITY H S· 45.0%
  4. PLAINS H S· 38.0%
  5. PLAINS EL· 35.0%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
  1. PLAINS MIDDLE· 33.0%
  2. PLAINS EL· 35.0%
  3. PLAINS H S· 38.0%
  4. DENVER CITY H S· 45.0%
  5. KELLEY EL· 50.0%

See all 6 schools in Yoakum County ranked by score →

All schools (7)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
DENVER CITY H SDenver CityHigh09-12512·
DODSON PRIDenver CityElementaryPK-02334·
WILLIAM G GRAVITT J HDenver CityMiddle06-08319·
KELLEY ELDenver CityElementary03-05309·
PLAINS ELPlainsElementaryPK-05201·
PLAINS H SPlainsHigh09-12129·
PLAINS MIDDLEPlainsMiddle06-0893·

Cities in Yoakum County

Denver City4 schoolsPlains3 schools

About Yoakum County

In Texas, Yoakum County is a low-population county of about 7,571 residents. 7 public schools across the county enrolls about 1,897 students between them.

Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $84,925, about 20% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate is around 13%. That income level is 28% above the Texas median.

In terms of grade levels, Yoakum County is built around 3 elementary schools (844 students), 2 middle schools (412), and 2 high schools (641).

The largest single district in Yoakum County is DENVER CITY ISD, which alone enrolls about 1,474 students.

Looking at the last 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Yoakum County has decreased 8% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 2,069 students to 1,897.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Yoakum County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Yoakum County?
There are 7 public K-12 schools in Yoakum County, Texas, with a combined enrollment of about 1,897.
How many high schools are in Yoakum County?
Yoakum County, Texas has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 641 students.
How many middle schools are in Yoakum County?
Yoakum County, Texas has 2 public middle schools, serving approximately 412 students.
How many elementary schools are in Yoakum County?
Yoakum County, Texas has 3 public elementary schools, serving approximately 844 students.
What is the largest school district in Yoakum County?
DENVER CITY ISD is the largest school district in Yoakum County, serving approximately 1,474 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
What is the population of Yoakum County?
Yoakum County, Texas has a population of approximately 7,571, with a median age of 32. About 32.8% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Yoakum County?
Median household income in Yoakum County is $84,925, above the Texas average of $66,482. About 12.7% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Yoakum County?
Approximately 20.1% of adults 25 and older in Yoakum County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Yoakum County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 60.4% of students in Yoakum County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Texas county average of 61.1%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Yoakum County schools?
Across Yoakum County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.3 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data