For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 117 students in Terrell County, TX.
The top-ranked public school in Terrell County, TX is Sanderson Schools. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Terrell County, TX public school have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Terrell County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Terrell County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sanderson Schools
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
302 N Second St
Sanderson, TX 79848
(432) 345-2515
Sanderson, TX 79848
(432) 345-2515
Gr: K-12 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Terrell County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
714 4th St
Sanderson, TX 79848
(432) 345-2515
Sanderson, TX 79848
(432) 345-2515
Gr: PK-5 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
201 West Hackberry St
Sanderson, TX 79848
(432) 345-2601
Sanderson, TX 79848
(432) 345-2601
Gr: 6-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Terrell County, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Terrell County, TX include Sanderson Schools.
How many public schools are located in Terrell County?
1 public schools are located in Terrell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Terrell County?
Terrell County public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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