Sterling County Schools & Education
Sterling County, Texas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
62/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
90.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
90.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,612
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,498
School Score
62/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 56/100
State Score Position
#93
of 253 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Sterling County
Measured School Summary
Sterling County performs at an average level with a school score of 62/100 and a solid graduation rate of 90.0%.
Funding Context
Sterling County spends $8,612 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 11% above the Texas average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 1.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 15% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Sterling 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
2 public schools and 0 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
62/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #93 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.
Completion
90.0%
1.6 pts below the state average
Funding context
$8,612
$1,114 above the state average
School coverage
2
0 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
Sterling County has 2 public schools across 0 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 Sterling 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
Sterling 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
#93
of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 6 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.
No district pathway can be assembled from the current school-level records. Use state and district lookup tools before making an address-level decision.
District reality check
District-level school records are limited in this county file. Verify local assignment directly with state or district sources.
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 Sterling County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
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 Sterling 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.
Centralized Learning in Sterling City
Sterling County features two public schools serving a total of 341 students. The system is designed around a specialized PK-12 model that serves the entire local community.
High Investment in Small Classes
The county achieves a 90.0% graduation rate, outpacing the national average of 87.0%. Sterling County invests $8,612 per pupil, which is notably higher than the Texas state average of $7,498.
Sterling City ISD Education
Sterling City ISD is the primary educational provider for the county. The Sterling City School is the heart of the district, enrolling 340 of the county's 341 students in a comprehensive PK-12 setting.
Intimate Rural School Environment
Education here is entirely rural, offering students a personalized and familiar atmosphere. With an average school size of 171, the main campus provides a tight-knit community where every student is known by name.
School Overview
Total Schools
2
in Sterling County
Reported Enrollment
341
2 schools reporting
School Districts
0
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 Public Schools in Sterling 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 2 of 2 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STERLING CITY SCHOOL | Record | STERLING CITY ISD | STERLING CITY, 76951Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 340 |
| STERLING CITY/VERIBEST SPECIAL PROGRAMS | Record | STERLING CITY ISD | STERLING CITY, 76951Rural: Remote | PK | Other | 1 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,612
State avg $7,498
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Schools in Sterling County, Texas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Sterling County, Texas?
Sterling County features two public schools serving a total of 341 students. The system is designed around a specialized PK-12 model that serves the entire local community.
How do schools in Sterling County perform academically?
The county achieves a 90.0% graduation rate, outpacing the national average of 87.0%. Sterling County invests $8,612 per pupil, which is notably higher than the Texas state average of $7,498.
What are the major school districts in Sterling County, Texas?
Sterling City ISD is the primary educational provider for the county. The Sterling City School is the heart of the district, enrolling 340 of the county's 341 students in a comprehensive PK-12 setting.
What is the school experience like in Sterling County?
Education here is entirely rural, offering students a personalized and familiar atmosphere. With an average school size of 171, the main campus provides a tight-knit community where every student is known by name.
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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.