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).
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.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">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%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">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:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">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.
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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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 9 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 4,364 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 48%
Graduation Rate
: 87% (Btm 50% in TX)
Overall District Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 47% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 53% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
