For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,287 students in Lamar County, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Lamar County, TX are Chisum High School, Paris High School and North Lamar High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lamar County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Lamar County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public high schools.
Lamar County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Chisum High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Lamar County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chisum High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3250 S Church St
Paris, TX 75462
(903) 737-2800
Paris, TX 75462
(903) 737-2800
Grades: 9-12
| 305 students
Rank: #22.
Paris High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2255 S Collegiate
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7400
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 929 students
Rank: #33.
North Lamar High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
295 Stone Ave
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-2011
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-2011
Grades: 9-12
| 711 students
Rank: #44.
Prairiland High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
466 Fm 196 S
Pattonville, TX 75468
(903) 652-5681
Pattonville, TX 75468
(903) 652-5681
Grades: 9-12
| 302 students
Rank: #55.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 40 students
Lamar County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
655 South Collegiate Dr
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7450
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7450
Grades: 6-7
| n/a students
Lamar Delta Alter (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
3201 Lewis Ln
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7963
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7963
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Paris Daep High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1920 Clarksville
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7560
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7560
Grades: 7-12
| 18 students
303 Denton St
Roxton, TX 75477
(903) 346-3213
Roxton, TX 75477
(903) 346-3213
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
Special Services (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
3480 Graham St
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7494
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7494
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Lamar County, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Lamar County, TX include Chisum High School, Paris High School and North Lamar High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lamar County, TX?
5 public high schools are located in Lamar County, TX.
What is the racial composition of students in Lamar County, TX?
Lamar County, TX public high schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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