6.9 avg / 10

Best Schools in Sulphur Springs, Texas

11 schools · 6 Elementary · 1 Middle · 3 High · 1 Other

Last updated: May 2026

Public: 11

Districts: 2

Avg Rating: 6.9/10

Estimated Scores: 10%

Family Snapshot

At a glance

Avg school rating: 6.9/10
Median household income: $64,049
Median home value: $202,600
Bachelor's degree or higher: 21%
Avg commute: 20 min
Owner-occupied homes: 66%

How Sulphur Springs compares

Texas rank

#294 of 654

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

+0.7

above Texas avg (6.2)

Median household income

$64k

86% of Texas median

Schools in this city

10

About Schools in Sulphur Springs, Texas

Sulphur Springs, Texas is home to 11 schools, including 11 public schools. The city's schools span 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 3 high schools.

With an average rating of 6.9 out of 10, schools in Sulphur Springs show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which measures academic achievement, student growth, equity, and school environment.

The highest-performing school in Sulphur Springs is North Hopkins EL with a composite score of 9.5/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Sulphur Springs is served by 2 school districts: NORTH HOPKINS ISD, SULPHUR SPRINGS ISD. These districts collectively serve 4,869 students.

Sulphur Springs's community shows 21% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $64,049. The poverty rate in the area is 12.1%.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

Filter by Level: All Levels (11) Elementary (6) Middle (1) High (3)

Filter by Type: All Types (11) Public (11)

Filter by Rating: All Ratings (11) Academics (11) Growth (8) Resources (10)

Filter by ZIP: 75482 (11)

Elementary Schools

6 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	NORTH HOPKINS EL 272 students · Pre-K–6th	272	Pre-K–6th	9.5
2	SULPHUR SPRINGS EL 639 students · 4th–5th	639	4th–5th	8.3
3	ROWENA JOHNSON PRI 327 students · Kindergarten–3rd	327	Kindergarten–3rd	6.6
4	BOWIE PRI 324 students · Kindergarten–3rd	324	Kindergarten–3rd	6.5
5	BARBARA BUSH PRI 319 students · Kindergarten–3rd	319	Kindergarten–3rd	6.2
6	TRAVIS PRI 253 students · Kindergarten–3rd	253	Kindergarten–3rd	3.5

Middle Schools

1 school

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	SULPHUR SPRINGS MIDDLE 969 students · 6th–8th	969	6th–8th	7.2

High Schools

3 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	NORTH HOPKINS H S 233 students · 7th–12th	233	7th–12th	7.6
2	SULPHUR SPRINGS H S 1,278 students · 8th–12th	1,278	8th–12th	7.0
3	AUSTIN ACADEMIC CENTER 20 students · 10th–12th	20	10th–12th	—

Other Schools

1 school

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	DOUGLASS ECLC 235 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	235	Pre-K–Pre-K	6.9

Schools in Sulphur Springs

Sulphur Springs, Texas · 11 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$64,049

Median Home Value

$202,600

Median Rent

$1,047/mo

Population

26,086

College Educated

21%

Homeownership

66%

Avg Commute

20 min

Poverty Rate

12.1%

Community Profile

Sulphur Springs has a median household income of $64,049. It is a community where 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $202,600, with a median rent of $1,047/month. The area has a poverty rate of 12.1%. The average commute for residents is 20 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Quick Facts

State: Texas
Total Schools: 11
Elementary: 6
Middle: 1
High: 3
Districts: 2
Avg Rating: 6.9/10

Resources

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School Districts (2)

NORTH HOPKINS ISD

2 schools · 505 students

SULPHUR SPRINGS ISD

9 schools · 4,364 students

Nearby Cities

Sulphur Bluff (1 school)

Winnsboro (4 schools)

23 mi

Pecan Gap (1 school)

24 mi

Mount Vernon (3 schools)

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How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Sulphur Springs, Texas

How many schools are in Sulphur Springs, Texas?

Sulphur Springs has 11 schools, including 11 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Sulphur Springs, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Sulphur Springs is 6.9 out of 10, based on academic achievement, student growth, equity, and school environment.

What is the top-ranked school in Sulphur Springs, Texas?

The top-ranked school in Sulphur Springs on MySchoolScout is North Hopkins EL with a composite score of 9.5/10.

What is the best elementary school in Sulphur Springs, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in Sulphur Springs on MySchoolScout is North Hopkins EL with a composite score of 9.5/10.

What is the best middle school in Sulphur Springs, Texas?

The top-ranked middle school in Sulphur Springs on MySchoolScout is Sulphur Springs Middle with a composite score of 7.2/10.

What is the best high school in Sulphur Springs, Texas?

The top-ranked high school in Sulphur Springs on MySchoolScout is North Hopkins H S with a composite score of 7.6/10.

How many school districts serve Sulphur Springs, Texas?

Sulphur Springs is served by 2 school districts: North Hopkins ISD, Sulphur Springs ISD.

What is the education level in Sulphur Springs, Texas?

According to Census data, 21% of adults in Sulphur Springs have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Sulphur Springs, Texas?

The median household income in Sulphur Springs is approximately $64,049 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Sulphur Springs, Texas?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Sulphur Springs is 12.1:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Sulphur Springs, Texas?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score based on four components: Academic Achievement, Student Growth, Equity, and School Environment.