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Sherman County Schools & Education

School Score

65/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

95.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

95.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 91.6%

Per-Pupil Spending

$7,138

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,498

School Score

65/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 56/100

State Score Position

#73

of 253 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Sherman County

Measured School Summary

Sherman County performs at an average level with a school score of 65/100 and a solid graduation rate of 95.0%.

Funding Context

At $7,138 per pupil, Sherman County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 16% above the Texas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.4 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 5% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Sherman 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

4 public schools and 2 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

65/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #73 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.

Completion

95.0%

3.4 pts above the state average

Funding context

$7,138

$360 below the state average

School coverage

4

2 districts represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Sherman County has 4 public schools across 2 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.

Parent decision brief

What Sherman 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.

Small-system county

Sherman County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.

State position

#73

of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 9 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.

STRATFORD ISD

Elementary to high school visible

575 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

TEXHOMA ISD

Other grade structure

172 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 0Other 1

1 listed school in this county slice.

District reality check

STRATFORD 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 Sherman County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Sherman 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 Sherman 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 Focused Education Network

Sherman County operates a compact system of four public schools serving a total of 747 students. Two school districts manage the county’s education, which includes one elementary, one middle, and one high school.

Stratford and Texhoma Districts

Stratford ISD is the larger provider with 575 students across three schools, including Mary Allen Elementary. Texhoma ISD serves the remaining 172 students through its PK-12 campus.

Small Schools in a Rural Setting

All four schools in the county are classified as rural, offering a very personal education experience. With an average school size of 187 students, even the largest campus, Mary Allen Elementary, only hosts 231 students.

School Overview

Total Schools

4

in Sherman County

Reported Enrollment

747

4 schools reporting

School Districts

2

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary1
Middle1
High1
Other1

2 School Districts in Sherman County

STRATFORD ISD

3 schools
575 students

TEXHOMA ISD

1 school
172 students

4 Public Schools in Sherman 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 data

Level

Showing 4 of 4 matching schools

MARY ALLEN EL

STRATFORD ISD

STRATFORD, 79084 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–4Primary231 students

STRATFORD H S

STRATFORD ISD

STRATFORD, 79084 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High181 students

TEXHOMA EL

TEXHOMA ISD

TEXHOMA, 73960 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–12Other172 students

STRATFORD J H

STRATFORD ISD

STRATFORD, 79084 / Rural: Remote

Record5–8Middle163 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$7,138

State avg $7,498

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Texas counties have the highest graduation rates?
Moore County (98.5%), Rockwall County (98.5%), and Titus County (97.8%) currently lead Texas among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in Texas?
Across Texas counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $7,498. The highest current county values are Glasscock County ($12,819), Borden County ($12,654), and King County ($12,630). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Sherman County?
Sherman County has a school score of 65/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Sherman County?
The high school graduation rate in Sherman County is 95.0%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Sherman County spend per student?
Sherman County spends $7,138 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Sherman County, Texas — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Sherman County, Texas?

Sherman County operates a compact system of four public schools serving a total of 747 students. Two school districts manage the county’s education, which includes one elementary, one middle, and one high school.

What are the major school districts in Sherman County, Texas?

Stratford ISD is the larger provider with 575 students across three schools, including Mary Allen Elementary. Texhoma ISD serves the remaining 172 students through its PK-12 campus.

What is the school experience like in Sherman County?

All four schools in the county are classified as rural, offering a very personal education experience. With an average school size of 187 students, even the largest campus, Mary Allen Elementary, only hosts 231 students.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

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.