Best Sterling County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 351 students in Sterling County, TX.
The top-ranked public high school in Sterling County, TX is Sterling City School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sterling County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Sterling County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public high schools.
Sterling County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sterling City School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Sterling County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sterling City School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
700 7th St
Sterling City, TX 76951
(325) 378-5821
Gr: PK-12 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
Fairview Daep
Alternative School
2405 Fairview School Rd
Sterling City, TX 76951
(325) 378-4781
Gr: 9-12 | 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Fairview Special Programs
Special Education School
2405 Fairview School Rd
Sterling City, TX 76951
(325) 378-4781
Gr: 8-12 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 25%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Sterling County, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in Sterling County, TX include Sterling City School.
How many public high schools are located in Sterling County?
2 public high schools are located in Sterling County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sterling County?
Sterling County public high schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

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