Sabine County Schools & Education
Sabine County, Texas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
74/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
94.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
94.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,104
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,498
School Score
74/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 56/100
State Score Position
#34
of 253 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Sabine County
Measured School Summary
Sabine County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 74/100 and a graduation rate of 94.0%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
Sabine County spends $8,104 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 31% above the Texas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.4 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 8% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Sabine County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
7 public schools and 3 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
74/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #34 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.
Completion
94.0%
2.4 pts above the state average
Funding context
$8,104
$606 above the state average
School coverage
7
3 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Sabine County has 7 public schools across 3 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Sabine County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Higher-signal county
Sabine County screens well on the measured county-level school signal. The next check is whether that strength is broad across districts or concentrated in a few school pathways.
State position
#34
of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 18 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
HEMPHILL ISD
Elementary to high school visible
840 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
WEST SABINE ISD
Elementary and high visible
608 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
BROOKELAND ISD
Elementary and high visible
341 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
HEMPHILL ISD is the largest listed district slice, with 3 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Sabine County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Sabine County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Sabine County, Texas
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Small-Scale Educational Network in East Texas
Sabine County supports a focused education infrastructure consisting of seven total public schools across three districts. The system serves 1,789 students, divided among three elementary schools, one middle school, and three high schools.
Hemphill ISD Leads the Local Districts
Hemphill ISD is the largest provider in the area, managing three schools and 840 students. West Sabine ISD follows with 608 students, while no charter schools currently operate within the county lines.
A Fully Rural Learning Experience
Every school in the county is classified as rural, creating an intimate average school size of 256 students. Hemphill Elementary is the largest campus with 334 students, while Hemphill Middle offers a smaller environment with 252 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
7
in Sabine County
Reported Enrollment
1,789
7 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Sabine County
HEMPHILL ISD
WEST SABINE ISD
BROOKELAND ISD
7 Public Schools in Sabine County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 7 of 7 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEMPHILL EL | Record | HEMPHILL ISD | HEMPHILL, 75948Rural: Remote | PK–4 | Primary | 334 |
| WEST SABINE EL | Record | WEST SABINE ISD | PINELAND, 75968Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 305 |
| WEST SABINE H S | Record | WEST SABINE ISD | PINELAND, 75968Rural: Remote | 6–12 | High | 303 |
| HEMPHILL H S | Record | HEMPHILL ISD | HEMPHILL, 75948Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 254 |
| HEMPHILL MIDDLE | Record | HEMPHILL ISD | HEMPHILL, 75948Rural: Remote | 5–8 | Middle | 252 |
| BROOKELAND H S | Record | BROOKELAND ISD | BROOKELAND, 75931Rural: Remote | 6–12 | High | 179 |
| BROOKELAND EL | Record | BROOKELAND ISD | BROOKELAND, 75931Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 162 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,104
State avg $7,498
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Schools in Sabine County, Texas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Sabine County, Texas?
Sabine County supports a focused education infrastructure consisting of seven total public schools across three districts. The system serves 1,789 students, divided among three elementary schools, one middle school, and three high schools.
What are the major school districts in Sabine County, Texas?
Hemphill ISD is the largest provider in the area, managing three schools and 840 students. West Sabine ISD follows with 608 students, while no charter schools currently operate within the county lines.
What is the school experience like in Sabine County?
Every school in the county is classified as rural, creating an intimate average school size of 256 students. Hemphill Elementary is the largest campus with 334 students, while Hemphill Middle offers a smaller environment with 252 students.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.