Summary:
Zip code 79371 in Sudan, Texas, is served by two public schools within the Sudan Independent School District (Isd), a high-performing district ranked in the 80th percentile statewide, covering grades PK-12 with a total enrollment of 452 students.
Sudan High School is the standout school in this area, earning a 4-star rating and demonstrating exceptional academic performance. It boasts a perfect 100% graduation rate and a 0% dropout rate, with students dramatically outperforming state averages on STAAR End-of-Course exams—for example, 82.86% of students were proficient in Algebra I compared to 47.01% statewide. The high school also benefits from a very low student-teacher ratio of 8.4:1 and spends $18,795 per student, significantly more than the elementary school. In contrast, Sudan Elementary holds a 3-star rating and has seen a slight decline in its state ranking over the past three years, from the 72nd to the 65th percentile. While it performs well in Reading and Math for most grades, its 5th Grade Science scores are a critical weakness, with only 12.5% of students proficient versus the state average of 29.57%.
Both schools share a key advantage of small class sizes, with the elementary school maintaining a student-teacher ratio of 11.6:1, which supports individualized instruction. The district appears to strategically allocate more resources to the high school, which correlates with its superior outcomes. Overall, families in this area can expect a strong high school experience with excellent college and career preparation, while the elementary school provides a solid foundation that may need targeted improvement in science education to ensure continued success for all students.
Thank you for your feedback!