Best Schools in Lamar County, TX
Lamar County, TX has 28 public schools (7 high, 6 middle, 12 elementary) serving 9,548 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in Lamar County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Lamar County, TX
The top high schools in Lamar County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Honey Grove H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Honey Grove Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 218 Students
2. North Lamar H S
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Projected Test Scores
North Lamar Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 727 Students
3. Travis H S Of Choice
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Paris Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 43 Students
4. Prairiland H S
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Projected Test Scores
Prairiland Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 292 Students
5. Paris H S
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Paris Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 934 Students
6. Chisum H S
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Chisum Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 322 Students
7. Fannindel H S
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Projected Test Scores
Fannindel Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 64 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lamar County, TX
The top middle schools in Lamar County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Honey Grove Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Honey Grove Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 138 Students
2. Chisum Middle
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Chisum Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 264 Students
3. Prairiland J H
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Prairiland Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 248 Students
4. Paris J H
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Paris Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 522 Students
5. Frank Stone Middle
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North Lamar Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 528 Students
6. Crockett Int
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Projected Test Scores
Paris Isd • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 560 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lamar County, TX
The top elementary schools in Lamar County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chisum El
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Projected Test Scores
Chisum Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 593 Students
2. Blossom El
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Prairiland Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 418 Students
3. Honey Grove El
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Honey Grove Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 261 Students
4. Bailey Int
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North Lamar Isd • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 300 Students
5. Deport El
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Prairiland Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 141 Students
6. Justiss El
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Paris Isd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 552 Students
7. Aikin El
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Paris Isd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 937 Students
8. Aaron Parker El
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North Lamar Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 265 Students
9. Fannindel El
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Fannindel Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 83 Students
10. Central Presbyterian Day School
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Central Presbyterian Day School • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 51 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lamar County, TX
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lamar County, TX has a total population of 50,088 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lamar County, TX
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Lamar County, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
24.99 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.36 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.62 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lamar County, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lamar County, TX.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Lamar County, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Lamar County, TX
How many schools are in Lamar County, TX?
Lamar County, TX has 28 public schools: 7 high schools, 6 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 9,548 students in total.
How do schools in Lamar County perform on state tests?
On average, 28 schools in Lamar County score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in Lamar County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Lamar County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Lamar County
5 places in Lamar County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- Paris (16)
- Pattonville (2)
- Blossom (1)
- Deport (1)
- Powderly (1)
School districts (4)
- Paris Isd (8 schools)
- North Lamar Isd (6 schools)
- Prairiland Isd (4 schools)
- Chisum Isd (3 schools)