Top Rankings
Sabine Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,583 students in Sabine Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Sabine Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
4 Schools
9,244 Schools
# Students
1,583 Students
5,524,796 Students
# Teachers
118 Teachers
368,147 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Sabine Independent School District, which is ranked #289 of all 1,193 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#293 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)11.2%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.64
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
Showing 2010–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
26%
54%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
3%
13%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
66%
24%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,761 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,449. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,560 is less than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$85,353 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$22 MM
$91,739 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$13,761
$15,449
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$13,560
$16,605
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Sabine Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sabine High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5424 Fm 1252 W
Gladewater, TX 75647
(903) 984-8587
Gladewater, TX 75647
(903) 984-8587
Gr: 9-12 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Sabine Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5424 Fm 1252 W
Gladewater, TX 75647
(903) 984-4767
Gladewater, TX 75647
(903) 984-4767
Gr: 7-8 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Sabine Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
645 Access Rd (cr 3634)
Kilgore, TX 75662
(903) 984-5320
Kilgore, TX 75662
(903) 984-5320
Gr: PK-4 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
5219 Old Hwy 135 N
Gladewater, TX 75647
(903) 984-0146
Gladewater, TX 75647
(903) 984-0146
Gr: 5-6 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sabine Independent School District?
Sabine Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,583 students.
What is the rank of Sabine Independent School District?
Sabine Independent School District is ranked #289 out of 1,193 school districts in Texas (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sabine Independent School District?
66% of Sabine Independent School District students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sabine Independent School District?
Sabine Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Sabine Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,560 is less than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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