Dimmitt High School is a public high school located in Dimmitt, Texas. It is classified as a 3A school by the UIL. The school is part of the Dimmitt Independent School District located in central Castro County. For the 2021-2022 school year, the school was given a "C" by the Texas Education Agency.
Serving 313 students in grades 9-12, Dimmitt High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 313 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dimmitt High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Dimmitt High School's student population of 313 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
313 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Colors
White, Purple
School Rankings
Dimmitt High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dimmitt High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6679 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
92%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
7%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bobcats
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dimmitt High School's ranking?
Dimmitt High School is ranked #6679 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dimmitt High School?
The graduation rate of Dimmitt High School is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Dimmitt High School?
313 students attend Dimmitt High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Dimmitt High School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dimmitt High School?
Dimmitt High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dimmitt High School offer ?
Dimmitt High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Dimmitt High School part of?
Dimmitt High School is part of Dimmitt Independent School District.
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