For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,382 students in Sabine County, TX.
The top ranked public schools in Sabine County, TX are Hemphill Middle School, Hemphill High School and Hemphill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sabine County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Sabine County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sabine County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hemphill Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 Milam St
Hemphill, TX 75948
(409) 787-3371
Hemphill, TX 75948
(409) 787-3371
Gr: 5-8 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Hemphill High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 Milam St
Hemphill, TX 75948
(409) 787-3371
Hemphill, TX 75948
(409) 787-3371
Gr: 9-12 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Hemphill Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 Milam St
Hemphill, TX 75948
(409) 787-3371
Hemphill, TX 75948
(409) 787-3371
Gr: PK-4 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
West Sabine Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
459 Temple Rd N
Pineland, TX 75968
(409) 584-2205
Pineland, TX 75968
(409) 584-2205
Gr: PK-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
West Sabine High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
109 Timberland Hwy W
Pineland, TX 75968
(409) 584-2525
Pineland, TX 75968
(409) 584-2525
Gr: 6-12 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sabine County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Sabine County, TX include Hemphill Middle School, Hemphill High School and Hemphill Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Sabine County?
5 public schools are located in Sabine County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sabine County?
Sabine County public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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