For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,658 students in Lynn County, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in Lynn County, TX are New Home School, Tahoka Middle School and Tahoka Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lynn County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Lynn County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lynn County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Home School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
225 N Main St
Wilson, TX 79381
(806) 924-7543
Wilson, TX 79381
(806) 924-7543
Gr: 6-12 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Tahoka Middle School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2028 Ave P
Tahoka, TX 79373
(806) 561-4538
Tahoka, TX 79373
(806) 561-4538
Gr: 6-8 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
Tahoka Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1925 Ave O
Tahoka, TX 79373
(806) 561-4350
Tahoka, TX 79373
(806) 561-4350
Gr: PK-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #44.
O'donnell School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Small St
Odonnell, TX 79351
(806) 428-3241
Odonnell, TX 79351
(806) 428-3241
Gr: PK-12 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #55.
Tahoka High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1925 Ave P
Tahoka, TX 79373
(806) 561-4538
Tahoka, TX 79373
(806) 561-4538
Gr: 9-12 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #66.
Wilson School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1411 Green Ave
Wilson, TX 79381
(806) 628-6261
Wilson, TX 79381
(806) 628-6261
Gr: PK-12 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
208 Leopard Ln
New Home, TX 79383
(806) 924-7543
New Home, TX 79383
(806) 924-7543
Gr: PK-5 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Lynn County, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Lynn County, TX include New Home School, Tahoka Middle School and Tahoka Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Lynn County?
6 public schools are located in Lynn County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lynn County?
Lynn County public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Lynn County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Lynn County include: Tahoka Elementary School vs. New Home School, New Home School vs. Tahoka Elementary School, New Home School vs. Wilson School
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