Moore County Schools & Education
Moore County, Texas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
67/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
98.5%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
98.5%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,854
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,498
School Score
67/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 56/100
State Score Position
#65
of 253 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Moore County
Measured School Summary
Moore County performs at an average level with a school score of 67/100 and a solid graduation rate of 98.5%.
Funding Context
At $6,854 per pupil, Moore County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 19% above the Texas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 6.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 9% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Moore County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
12 public schools and 2 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
67/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #65 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.
Completion
98.5%
6.9 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,854
$644 below the state average
School coverage
12
2 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Moore County has 12 public schools across 2 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Moore County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
DUMAS ISD carries most of the listed public-school system, with 9 of 12 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#65
of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 11 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
DUMAS ISD
Elementary to high school visible
4,192 students
9 listed schools in this county slice.
SUNRAY COLLEGIATE ISD
Elementary to high school visible
675 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
DUMAS ISD is the largest listed district slice, with 9 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Moore County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Moore County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Moore County, Texas
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Focused Education in the Northern Panhandle
Moore County operates 12 public schools across two districts, providing a centralized education system for 4,867 students. The infrastructure consists of six elementary, three middle, and three high schools. This compact layout ensures that resources are concentrated within a handful of key town and rural locations.
Dumas ISD Anchors the Community
Dumas ISD serves as the primary educational provider with nine schools and 4,192 students. Sunray Collegiate ISD manages the remaining three schools, serving a smaller population of 675 students. The county does not currently host any charter schools, focusing exclusively on traditional public district education.
Small Town Feel with Significant Hubs
Most students attend one of the nine schools located in town settings, where the average school size is 406 students. Dumas High School serves as the largest campus with 1,140 students, while smaller elementary schools like Cactus EL provide more intimate settings. This balance creates a community-centric atmosphere across the district.
School Overview
Total Schools
12
in Moore County
Reported Enrollment
4,867
12 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Moore County
DUMAS ISD
GuideSUNRAY COLLEGIATE ISD
12 Public Schools in Moore County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 12 of 12 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DUMAS H S | Profile | DUMAS ISD | DUMAS, 79029Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 1,140 |
| DUMAS J H | Record | DUMAS ISD | DUMAS, 79029Town: Remote | 7–8 | Middle | 648 |
| DUMAS INT | Record | DUMAS ISD | DUMAS, 79029Town: Remote | 5–6 | Middle | 595 |
| MORNINGSIDE EL | Record | DUMAS ISD | DUMAS, 79029Town: Remote | PK–4 | Primary | 431 |
| CACTUS EL | Record | DUMAS ISD | CACTUS, 79013Town: Remote | PK–4 | Primary | 403 |
| GREEN ACRES EL | Record | DUMAS ISD | DUMAS, 79029Town: Remote | PK–4 | Primary | 339 |
| SUNSET EL | Record | DUMAS ISD | DUMAS, 79029Town: Remote | PK–4 | Primary | 336 |
| SUNRAY EL | Record | SUNRAY COLLEGIATE ISD | SUNRAY, 79086Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 335 |
| HILLCREST EL | Record | DUMAS ISD | DUMAS, 79029Town: Remote | PK–4 | Primary | 271 |
| SUNRAY H S | Record | SUNRAY COLLEGIATE ISD | SUNRAY, 79086Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 180 |
| SUNRAY MIDDLE | Record | SUNRAY COLLEGIATE ISD | SUNRAY, 79086Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 160 |
| NORTH PLAINS OPPORTUNITY CENTER | Record | DUMAS ISD | DUMAS, 79029Town: Remote | 10–12 | Alternative | 29 |
DUMAS H S
DUMAS ISD
DUMAS, 79029 / Town: Remote
NORTH PLAINS OPPORTUNITY CENTER
DUMAS ISD
DUMAS, 79029 / Town: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,854
State avg $7,498
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Schools in Moore County, Texas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Moore County, Texas?
Moore County operates 12 public schools across two districts, providing a centralized education system for 4,867 students. The infrastructure consists of six elementary, three middle, and three high schools. This compact layout ensures that resources are concentrated within a handful of key town and rural locations.
What are the major school districts in Moore County, Texas?
Dumas ISD serves as the primary educational provider with nine schools and 4,192 students. Sunray Collegiate ISD manages the remaining three schools, serving a smaller population of 675 students. The county does not currently host any charter schools, focusing exclusively on traditional public district education.
What is the school experience like in Moore County?
Most students attend one of the nine schools located in town settings, where the average school size is 406 students. Dumas High School serves as the largest campus with 1,140 students, while smaller elementary schools like Cactus EL provide more intimate settings. This balance creates a community-centric atmosphere across the district.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.