For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,958 students in Shepherd, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in Shepherd, TX are Shepherd Intermediate School, Shepherd Middle School and Shepherd High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shepherd, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Shepherd have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Shepherd, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shepherd Intermediate School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
420 Railroad Ave
Shepherd, TX 77371
(936) 628-6764
Shepherd, TX 77371
(936) 628-6764
Gr: 3-5 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Shepherd Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1401 S Byrd Ave
Shepherd, TX 77371
(936) 628-3377
Shepherd, TX 77371
(936) 628-3377
Gr: 6-8 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Shepherd High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Pirate Ln
Shepherd, TX 77371
(936) 628-3371
Shepherd, TX 77371
(936) 628-3371
Gr: 9-12 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
10300 Hwy 150
Shepherd, TX 77371
(936) 628-3302
Shepherd, TX 77371
(936) 628-3302
Gr: PK-2 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Shepherd, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Shepherd, TX include Shepherd Intermediate School, Shepherd Middle School and Shepherd High School.
How many public schools are located in Shepherd?
4 public schools are located in Shepherd.
What is the racial composition of students in Shepherd?
Shepherd public schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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