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5 schools in SINTON ISD

Texas · 1,961 students · 1 city

SINTON ISD, Texas runs 5 public K-12 schools today, teaching approximately 1,961 students across 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high.

4-year change in SINTON ISD

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,961
-113 (-5%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How SINTON ISD ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn TexasIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
44.4%#384 of 667N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
1,961#369 of 760#4,533 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
5#356 of 760N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
13.8:1#365 of 758#4,183 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
66.1%#298 of 750#2,237 of 8,164
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
28.9%#461 of 557#4,925 of 6,853
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside SINTON ISD

Since 2017-18, the 5 district schools that reported both years went from 2,206 to 1,961 students (down 11%) and from 149 to 142 full-time teachers (down 5%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
SINTON H SSintonHigh09-12547
WELDER ELSintonElementaryPK-02520
SINTON ELSintonElementary03-05458
E MERLE SMITH MIDDLESintonMiddle06-08425
JUVENILE DETENTION CTRSintonHigh08-1111

About SINTON ISD

SINTON ISD is a thinly populated public-school district in Texas. The district operates 5 schools and teaches approximately 1,961 students.

For a sense of the school types, SINTON ISD spans 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.

Average enrollment per school in SINTON ISD is about 392, below the Texas average of roughly 606.

Looking at the last 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment declined 5%: 2,074 students in SY 2020-21 versus 1,961 in SY 2024-25.

On allk12, the community for SINTON ISD discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does SINTON ISD run?
SINTON ISD has 5 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 1,961 students in Texas.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in SINTON ISD?
SINTON ISD includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools.
What is the largest school in SINTON ISD?
SINTON H S is the largest public school in SINTON ISD by enrollment, with approximately 547 students.
What grade levels does SINTON ISD serve?
SINTON ISD serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 5 schools.