Sulphur Springs ISD School District
School District · Sulphur Springs, Texas
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
9
5 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
4,364
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
9
5 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
4,364
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Evaluating Sulphur Springs ISD?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Sulphur Springs ISD as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Barbara Bush Pri
Sulphur Springs · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Sulphur Springs Middle
Sulphur Springs · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Sulphur Springs EL
Sulphur Springs · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Texas rank
#395 of 899
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.5
above Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,619
$1,349 vs Texas median
District size
4,364 students
Much larger than Texas median
The short answer
Sulphur Springs ISD ranks #395 of 899 Texas districts by overall school rating. Sulphur Springs ISD's schools with real test data average 6.8/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Barbara Bush Pri (9.1/10), Sulphur Springs Middle (8.0/10), and Sulphur Springs EL (7.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.1/10 despite 72% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.4 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Sulphur Springs ISD schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +17.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Sulphur Springs ISD schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Sulphur Springs ISD
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barbara Bush Pri | 9.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Sulphur Springs Middle | 8.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Sulphur Springs EL | 7.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Sulphur Springs H S | 6.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Travis Pri | 6.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Douglass Eclc | 5.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Bowie Pri | 5.7 / 10 |
| 8 | Rowena Johnson Pri | 5.2 / 10 |
See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Sulphur Springs ISD
Sulphur Springs ISD is a Sulphur Springs, Texas school district serving 9 schools.The district educates 4,364 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.6:1. District-level spending was $11,619 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.8/10, Sulphur Springs ISD demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Barbara Bush Pri, which has a composite score of 9.1/10.
In standardized testing, Sulphur Springs ISD students show an average math proficiency of 59.2% and ELA proficiency of 60.5%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Sulphur Springs ISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Sulphur Springs ISD with test data.
Schools in Sulphur Springs ISD
9 schoolsElementary Schools5
Middle Schools1
High Schools2
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- Sulphur Springs
- Total Enrollment
- 4,364
- Teachers (FTE)
- 345
- District spending per student
- $11,619NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 17.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Sulphur Springs ISD?
Sulphur Springs ISD has 9 schools in total — 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Sulphur Springs ISD?
The average composite rating for Sulphur Springs ISD is 6.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Sulphur Springs ISD?
Sulphur Springs ISD's district-level spending was $11,619 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Sulphur Springs ISD?
The average student-teacher ratio in Sulphur Springs ISD is 12.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Sulphur Springs ISD?
Barbara Bush Pri is the highest-rated school in Sulphur Springs ISD with a composite score of 9.1/10.
What are the test scores in Sulphur Springs ISD?
Across schools in Sulphur Springs ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 59.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 60.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Sulphur Springs ISD compare to other districts in Texas?
Sulphur Springs ISD has an average school rating of 6.8/10 across 9 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Texas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 59.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 60.5%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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