Sutton County Schools & Education
Sutton County, Texas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
85/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
97.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
97.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,582
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,498
School Score
85/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 56/100
State Score Position
#6
of 253 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Sutton County
Measured School Summary
Sutton County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 85/100 and a graduation rate of 97.0%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
Sutton County spends $8,582 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 51% above the Texas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 5.4 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 14% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Sutton 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 1 district 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
85/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #6 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.
Completion
97.0%
5.4 pts above the state average
Funding context
$8,582
$1,084 above the state average
School coverage
2
1 district 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
Sutton County has 2 public schools across 1 district, 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 Sutton 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
Sutton 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
#6
of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 29 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.
SONORA ISD
Elementary and high visible
675 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
SONORA ISD is the largest listed district slice, with 2 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 Sutton 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 Sutton 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.
Small-Scale Education in Sutton County
The county's education infrastructure relies on a single district, Sonora ISD, managing just 2 schools for 675 total students. This compact system includes one primary school and one secondary school to serve the entire local student population.
Focused Learning at Sonora ISD
Sonora ISD stands as the sole provider of public education in the county, educating all 675 enrolled students. There are currently no charter schools in the area, ensuring a unified community-based approach to learning.
A Tight-Knit Town Environment
Both schools in the county are classified as town locales, offering an average enrollment of 338 students. Sonora EL is the largest campus with 376 students, while Sonora Secondary School serves 299 students in grades 7 through 12.
School Overview
Total Schools
2
in Sutton County
Reported Enrollment
675
2 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Sutton County
SONORA ISD
2 Public Schools in Sutton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SONORA EL | Record | SONORA ISD | SONORA, 76950Town: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 376 |
| SONORA SECONDARY SCHOOL | Record | SONORA ISD | SONORA, 76950Town: Remote | 7–12 | High | 299 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,582
State avg $7,498
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Schools in Sutton County, Texas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Sutton County, Texas?
The county's education infrastructure relies on a single district, Sonora ISD, managing just 2 schools for 675 total students. This compact system includes one primary school and one secondary school to serve the entire local student population.
What are the major school districts in Sutton County, Texas?
Sonora ISD stands as the sole provider of public education in the county, educating all 675 enrolled students. There are currently no charter schools in the area, ensuring a unified community-based approach to learning.
What is the school experience like in Sutton County?
Both schools in the county are classified as town locales, offering an average enrollment of 338 students. Sonora EL is the largest campus with 376 students, while Sonora Secondary School serves 299 students in grades 7 through 12.
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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.