For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 344 students in Sterling County, TX.
The top ranked public high school in Sterling County, TX is Sterling City School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sterling County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Sterling County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public high schools.
Sterling County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sterling City School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Sterling County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
| 340 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: 9-11
| 4 students
Sterling County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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 high schools in Sterling County, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Sterling County, TX include Sterling City School.
How many public high schools are located in Sterling County?
2 public high schools are located in Sterling County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sterling County?
Sterling County public high schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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