For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,516 students in Gaines County, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Gaines County, TX are Loop School, Seminole Success Center and Seminole High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gaines County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Gaines County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Gaines County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Seminole 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 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Gaines County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Loop School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1441 Hwy 303
Loop, TX 79342
(806) 319-7930
Loop, TX 79342
(806) 319-7930
Grades: K-12
| 143 students
Rank: #22.
Seminole Success Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
206 Sw 3rd
Seminole, TX 79360
(432) 758-2772
Seminole, TX 79360
(432) 758-2772
Grades: 9-12
| 25 students
Rank: #33.
Seminole High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2100 N W D
Seminole, TX 79360
(432) 758-5873
Seminole, TX 79360
(432) 758-5873
Grades: 9-12
| 836 students
Rank: #44.
Seagraves Schools
(Math: 25% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1801 Ave K
Seagraves, TX 79359
(806) 387-2520
Seagraves, TX 79359
(806) 387-2520
Grades: PK-12
| 512 students
Gaines County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Choices Alternative High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1605 Ave K
Seagraves, TX 79359
(806) 387-3764
Seagraves, TX 79359
(806) 387-3764
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1300 Ave J
Seagraves, TX 79359
(806) 546-2015
Seagraves, TX 79359
(806) 546-2015
Grades: PK-5
| 347 students
1605 Ave K
Seagraves, TX 79359
(806) 387-2646
Seagraves, TX 79359
(806) 387-2646
Grades: 6-8
| 117 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Gaines County, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Gaines County, TX include Loop School, Seminole Success Center and Seminole High School.
How many public high schools are located in Gaines County?
4 public high schools are located in Gaines County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gaines County?
Gaines County public high schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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