For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 359 students in Sterling County, TX.
The top ranked public schools in Sterling County, TX are Wall Special Programs and Sterling City School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sterling County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Sterling County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sterling County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wall Special Programs
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8065 Loop 570
Sterling City, TX 76951
(325) 378-4781
Sterling City, TX 76951
(325) 378-4781
Grades: K-7
| 7 students
Rank: #22.
Sterling City School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 7th St
Sterling City, TX 76951
(325) 378-5821
Sterling City, TX 76951
(325) 378-5821
Grades: PK-12
| 347 students
Rank: n/an/a
Fairview Special Programs
Alternative School
2405 Fairview School Rd
Sterling City, TX 76951
(325) 378-4781
Sterling City, TX 76951
(325) 378-4781
Grades: 10-12
| 4 students
Rank: n/an/a
700 7th St
Sterling City, TX 76951
(325) 378-5821
Sterling City, TX 76951
(325) 378-5821
Grades: PK
| 1 students
Sterling County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Fairview Daep (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
2405 Fairview School Rd
Sterling City, TX 76951
(325) 378-4781
Sterling City, TX 76951
(325) 378-4781
Grades: 12
| 1 students
700 7th St
Sterling City, TX 76951
(325) 378-7271
Sterling City, TX 76951
(325) 378-7271
Grades: K-5
| 141 students
Water Valley Vocational Train Elementary School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
17974 Commerce
Sterling City, TX 76951
(325) 378-4781
Sterling City, TX 76951
(325) 378-4781
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sterling County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Sterling County, TX include Wall Special Programs and Sterling City School.
How many public schools are located in Sterling County?
4 public schools are located in Sterling County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sterling County?
Sterling County public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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