Summary:
The 75482 zip code in Sulphur Springs, Texas, is served by nine schools across two districts—Sulphur Springs Independent School District (ISD) and North Hopkins Independent School District (ISD)—covering grades PK through 12 in an area where a majority of students (61.5% on average) qualify for free or reduced lunch.
The standout performer in the area is North Hopkins High School, which ranks in the 71st percentile statewide, boasts a 100% graduation rate, and has the lowest student-teacher ratio (9.8:1) in the zip code. Its feeder school, North Hopkins Elementary, is equally impressive, earning a 4-star rating and consistently exceeding state averages in Reading—for example, 73.81% of its 3rd graders were proficient compared to the state average of 51.08%. In contrast, Sulphur Springs High School ranks lower (44th percentile), while Sulphur Springs Middle shows a striking split: over 98% of its 8th graders pass Algebra I (nearly double the state average), yet only 5.56% of its 7th graders are proficient in math—a systemic "7th grade math slump" also seen at North Hopkins High School (7.69% proficiency).
Among elementary schools, Travis Pri stands out for its effective Spanish-language program, with 60% of students proficient in Math STAAR (Spanish) versus the state's 27.95%. However, Sulphur Springs Elementary struggles in this area, with 0% proficiency in Spanish Math and Science tests. The Rowena Johnson Pri and Barbara Bush Pri serve the highest poverty rates (78% and 73% free/reduced lunch, respectively), while Bowie Pri has the largest class sizes (15.5:1). Overall, North Hopkins ISD schools consistently outperform Sulphur Springs ISD schools, but both districts face challenges in 7th-grade math and supporting their economically disadvantaged populations.
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