Top Rankings
Sulphur Springs 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 9 public schools serving 4,364 students in Sulphur Springs Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Sulphur Springs Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 48% 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
9 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
4,364 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
345 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Sulphur Springs Independent School District, which is ranked #471 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 87% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#464 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
46%
Graduation Rate
87%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.64
# American Indian Students
12 Students
17,916 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
39 Students
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
1,369 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
32%
53%
# Black Students
443 Students
706,008 Students
% Black Students
10%
13%
# White Students
2,264 Students
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
52%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
8,841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
229 Students
173,807 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
235
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
290
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
324
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
300
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
309
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
315
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
324
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
323
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
320
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
326
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
336
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
368
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
300
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
294
367,397
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,980 in this school district is less 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 $11,542 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$57 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$50 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,980
$13,387
Spending / Student
$11,542
$14,116
Best Sulphur Springs Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sulphur Springs Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
829 Bell St
Sulphur Springs, TX 75482
(903) 885-8466
Sulphur Springs, TX 75482
(903) 885-8466
Grades: 4-5
| 639 students
Rank: #22.
Sulphur Springs Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
835 Wildcat Way
Sulphur Springs, TX 75482
(903) 885-7741
Sulphur Springs, TX 75482
(903) 885-7741
Grades: 6-8
| 969 students
Rank: #33.
Douglass Eclc
(Math: 54% | Reading: 45% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 Calvert St
Sulphur Springs, TX 75482
(903) 885-4516
Sulphur Springs, TX 75482
(903) 885-4516
Grades: PK
| 235 students
Rank: #44.
Austin Academic Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
808 S Davis St
Sulphur Springs, TX 75482
(903) 885-4942
Sulphur Springs, TX 75482
(903) 885-4942
Grades: 10-12
| 20 students
Rank: #55.
Barbara Bush Primary
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
390 N Hillcrest
Sulphur Springs, TX 75482
(903) 439-6170
Sulphur Springs, TX 75482
(903) 439-6170
Grades: K-3
| 319 students
Rank: #66.
Bowie Primary
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Mockingbird Ln
Sulphur Springs, TX 75482
(903) 885-3772
Sulphur Springs, TX 75482
(903) 885-3772
Grades: K-3
| 324 students
Rank: #77.
Sulphur Springs High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Connally
Sulphur Springs, TX 75482
(903) 885-2158
Sulphur Springs, TX 75482
(903) 885-2158
Grades: 8-12
| 1,278 students
Rank: #88.
Rowena Johnson Primary
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
825 Church St
Sulphur Springs, TX 75482
(903) 885-4550
Sulphur Springs, TX 75482
(903) 885-4550
Grades: K-3
| 327 students
Rank: #99.
Travis Primary
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
130 Garrison St
Sulphur Springs, TX 75482
(903) 885-5246
Sulphur Springs, TX 75482
(903) 885-5246
Grades: K-3
| 253 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sulphur Springs Independent School District?
Sulphur Springs Independent School District manages 9 public schools serving 4,364 students.
What is the rank of Sulphur Springs Independent School District?
Sulphur Springs Independent School District is ranked #471 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 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 Sulphur Springs Independent School District?
52% of Sulphur Springs Independent School District students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sulphur Springs Independent School District?
Sulphur Springs Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Sulphur Springs Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,542 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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