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Sherman County

Texas · Public K-12

Sherman County serves about 669 K-12 students across 4 public schools, an average of roughly 167 students per campus. By grade band, the county runs 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.

7-year change in Sherman County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
669
-113 (-14%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
36%
was 34%
% Hispanic
61%
was 63%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
4
2 districts
Enrollment
669
NCES CCD
Median income
$61,250
Below Texas avg
Free/reduced lunch
60.5%
Below Texas avg
Elementary
1
230 students
Middle
1
137 students
High
1
160 students
Combined / other
1
142 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
STRATFORD ISD
527 students · 2 districts in Sherman County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Sherman County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
57%
Hispanic
47%
Black
0%
Asian
1%
Two or more
26%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
36%
Hispanic
61%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
1%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
30.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
9.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
1.9%
civilian labor
Median age
40
17.4% under 18

Test scores in Sherman County

Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Texas state average: 52.7%.

Top 4 schools (ELA)
  1. TEXHOMA EL· 77.0%
  2. STRATFORD H S· 73.0%
  3. STRATFORD J H· 63.0%
  4. MARY ALLEN EL· 41.0%

See all 4 schools in Sherman County ranked by score →

All schools (4)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
MARY ALLEN ELStratfordElementaryPK-04230·
STRATFORD H SStratfordHigh09-12160·
TEXHOMA ELTexhomaCombinedPK-12142·
STRATFORD J HStratfordMiddle05-08137·

Cities in Sherman County

Stratford3 schoolsTexhoma1 school

About Sherman County

Sherman County is a small Texas county of about 2,295 residents, home to 4 public schools and roughly 669 students.

Looking at the wider area, census numbers show the median household earns about $61,250 a year, roughly 30% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate is around 9%. That income level is 8% below the Texas median.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Sherman County comprises 1 elementary school (230 students), 1 middle school (137), 1 high school (160), and 1 combined or other schools.

STRATFORD ISD is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 527 students across Sherman County.

Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment declined 14%: 782 students in SY 2017-18 versus 669 in SY 2024-25.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Sherman County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Sherman County?
There are 4 public K-12 schools in Sherman County, Texas, with a combined enrollment of about 669.
How many high schools are in Sherman County?
Sherman County, Texas has 1 public high school, serving approximately 160 students.
How many middle schools are in Sherman County?
Sherman County, Texas has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 137 students.
How many elementary schools are in Sherman County?
Sherman County, Texas has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 230 students.
What is the largest school district in Sherman County?
STRATFORD ISD is the largest school district in Sherman County, serving approximately 527 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
What is the population of Sherman County?
Sherman County, Texas has a population of approximately 2,295, with a median age of 40. About 17.4% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Sherman County?
Median household income in Sherman County is $61,250, below the Texas average of $66,482. About 9.3% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Sherman County?
Approximately 30.2% of adults 25 and older in Sherman County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Sherman County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 60.5% of students in Sherman County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Texas county average of 61.1%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Sherman County schools?
Across Sherman County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 11.3 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data