Sulphur Springs High School is a public high school located in Sulphur Springs, Texas, United States and classified as a 4A school by the University Interscholastic League. It is part of the Sulphur Springs Independent School District located in central Hopkins County.
Serving 1,278 students in grades 8-12, Sulphur Springs High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 1,278 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sulphur Springs High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Sulphur Springs High School's student population of 1,278 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 103 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
1,278 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
103 teachers
Colors
Royal blue, Gold
School Calendar
First Day of School
Sat. Aug 16, 2025
Last Day of School
Sat. May 30, 2026
School Mascot
Wildcats
School Rankings
Sulphur Springs High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sulphur Springs High School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6662 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
31%
53%
Black
10%
13%
White
53%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wildcats
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sulphur Springs High School's ranking?
Sulphur Springs High School is ranked #6662 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sulphur Springs High School?
The graduation rate of Sulphur Springs High School is 89%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Sulphur Springs High School?
1,278 students attend Sulphur Springs High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Sulphur Springs High School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sulphur Springs High School?
Sulphur Springs High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sulphur Springs High School offer ?
Sulphur Springs High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Sulphur Springs High School part of?
Sulphur Springs High School is part of Sulphur Springs Independent School District.
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