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 2024-25 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 7,767 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 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
15 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
7,767 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
595 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Sherman Independent School District, which is ranked #951 of all 1,201 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
0.68
0.64
# American Indian Students
60 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
224 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%
# Hispanic Students
3,543 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
45%
53%
# Black Students
910 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
12%
13%
# White Students
2,500 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
32%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
525 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
399
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
557
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
586
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
565
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
576
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
582
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
585
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
551
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
532
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
567
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
665
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
614
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
534
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
454
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,090 is higher than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,302 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has declined by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$109 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$150 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,090
$13,417
Spending / Student
$19,302
$14,148
Best Sherman Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
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: 9-12
| 59 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: 7-12
| 9 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
| 559 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
| 818 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: PK-5
| 294 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
| 2,155 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: K-5
| 325 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: PK-5
| 837 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
| 815 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
| 408 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: PK-5
| 548 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: PK-5
| 496 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: 7-12
| 61 students
Rank: n/an/a
505 E College St
Sherman, TX 75090
(903) 891-6545
Sherman, TX 75090
(903) 891-6545
Grades: PK
| 202 students
Rank: n/an/a
81 Vandenberg Dr
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 891-6400
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 891-6400
Grades: PK
| 181 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sherman Independent School District?
Sherman Independent School District manages 15 public schools serving 7,767 students.
What is the rank of Sherman Independent School District?
Sherman Independent School District is ranked #951 out of 1,201 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?
45% of Sherman Independent School District students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 12% 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 $19,302 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has declined by 18% over four school years.
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