Sanderson High School is a public high school located in Sanderson, Texas. It is part of the Terrell County Independent School District which serves all students in Terrell County and classified as a 1A school by the UIL. In 2015, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency.
Serving 114 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Sanderson Schools ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 114 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sanderson Schools ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Sanderson Schools's student population of 114 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
114 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Sanderson Schools ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sanderson Schools is 0.54, 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
#2732 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
54%
54%
Black
1%
13%
White
41%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagle
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sanderson Schools's ranking?
Sanderson Schools is ranked #2732 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sanderson Schools?
The graduation rate of Sanderson Schools is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Sanderson Schools?
114 students attend Sanderson Schools.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Sanderson Schools students are Hispanic, 41% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sanderson Schools?
Sanderson Schools has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sanderson Schools offer ?
Sanderson Schools offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Sanderson Schools part of?
Sanderson Schools is part of Terrell County Independent School District.
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