Top Rankings
Sherman Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 7,843 students in Sherman Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Sherman Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
16 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
7,843 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
622 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Sherman Independent School District, which is ranked #948 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#952 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
46%
Graduation Rate
91%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.64
# American Indian Students
62 Students
17,916 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
228 Students
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
3%
6%
# Hispanic Students
3,674 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
47%
53%
# Black Students
907 Students
706,008 Students
% Black Students
11%
13%
# White Students
2,437 Students
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
31%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
8,841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
529 Students
173,807 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
376
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
580
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
575
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
585
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
576
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
561
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
581
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
595
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
565
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
525
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
672
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
619
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
534
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
499
367,397
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,953 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,115 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$109 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$150 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,953
$13,387
Spending / Student
$19,115
$14,116
Best Sherman Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Jefferson Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
81 Vandenburg
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 891-6680
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 891-6680
Grades: 10-12
| 93 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Tri Co Juvenile Detent
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9501 Dyess
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 786-6326
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 786-6326
Grades: 7-11
| 18 students
Rank: #33.
Percy W Neblett Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1505 Gallagher
Sherman, TX 75090
(903) 891-6670
Sherman, TX 75090
(903) 891-6670
Grades: PK-5
| 561 students
Rank: #44.
Piner Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
402 W Pecan
Sherman, TX 75090
(903) 891-6470
Sherman, TX 75090
(903) 891-6470
Grades: 6-8
| 835 students
Rank: #55.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 W Taylor St
Sherman, TX 75092
(903) 891-6580
Sherman, TX 75092
(903) 891-6580
Grades: K-5
| 297 students
Rank: #66.
Sherman High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2907 W Travis St
Sherman, TX 75092
(903) 891-6440
Sherman, TX 75092
(903) 891-6440
Grades: 9-12
| 2,160 students
Rank: #77.
Wakefield Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 Sunset Blvd
Sherman, TX 75092
(903) 891-6595
Sherman, TX 75092
(903) 891-6595
Grades: PK-5
| 330 students
Rank: #88.
Dillingham Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1701 E Gallagher Dr
Sherman, TX 75090
(903) 891-6400
Sherman, TX 75090
(903) 891-6400
Grades: K-5
| 834 students
Rank: #99.
Sherman Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2201 E Lamar
Sherman, TX 75090
(903) 891-6400
Sherman, TX 75090
(903) 891-6400
Grades: 6-8
| 833 students
Rank: #1010.
Crutchfield Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
521 S Dewey Ave
Sherman, TX 75090
(903) 891-6565
Sherman, TX 75090
(903) 891-6565
Grades: PK-5
| 414 students
Rank: #1111.
Henry W Sory Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
120 Binkley Park Dr
Sherman, TX 75090
(903) 891-6650
Sherman, TX 75090
(903) 891-6650
Grades: K-5
| 523 students
Rank: #1212.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
815 S Travis St
Sherman, TX 75090
(903) 891-6700
Sherman, TX 75090
(903) 891-6700
Grades: K-5
| 503 students
Rank: #1313.
Cooke/fannin/grayson Co Juvenile Post Ajud Fac
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
86 Dyess
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 786-6326
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 786-6326
Grades: 6-12
| 68 students
Rank: n/an/a
505 E College St
Sherman, TX 75090
(903) 891-6545
Sherman, TX 75090
(903) 891-6545
Grades: PK
| 213 students
Rank: n/an/a
Grayson County Jjaep
Alternative School
10000 N Grayson
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 891-6400
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 891-6400
Grades: 7-9
| 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
81 Vandenberg Dr
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 891-6400
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 891-6400
Grades: PK
| 159 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sherman Independent School District?
Sherman Independent School District manages 16 public schools serving 7,843 students.
What is the rank of Sherman Independent School District?
Sherman Independent School District is ranked #948 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sherman Independent School District?
47% of Sherman Independent School District students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sherman Independent School District?
Sherman Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Sherman Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,115 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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