Sulphur Bluff Isd

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Sulphur Bluff, Texas - 1 schools

An equity score of 74/100 ranks Sulphur Bluff Isd #132 of 1044 districts in Texas (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $15,798 per pupil, Sulphur Bluff Isd ranks #214 of 1202 Texas districts by per-pupil spending (Texas districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

227
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$15,798
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Sulphur Bluff Isd operates 1 public schools serving 227 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Texas. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Hopkins County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,798 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 1202 Texas districts by per-pupil spending. See how Texas compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 35.0% local, 50.2% state, and 14.8% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 74/100, ranked #132 of 1044 in Texas against a state average of 50, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

and 21.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 78.5% White, 16.7% Hispanic or Latino, 1.9% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Sulphur Bluff Isd, enrolling 209 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Sulphur Bluff Isd accounts for 92.1% of all Sulphur Bluff Isd student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Sulphur Bluff Isd a distant remainder — means Sulphur Bluff Isd-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Sulphur Bluff Isd chronic absenteeism rate is 21.5% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Sulphur Bluff Isd is typically wider than the Sulphur Bluff Isd-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

14.8%
Federal
50.2%
State
35.0%
Local

Funding Equity

74
Equity Score
132 / 1044
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Sulphur Bluff Isd.

White 78.5%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%
African American 1.9%
Multiracial 2.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

21.5%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Sulphur Bluff Isd

School Enrollment
Sulphur Bluff Isd
209

How Sulphur Bluff Isd Compares to Similar-Size Districts

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District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Zephyr Isd Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Triumph Public High Schools-Lubbock Similar size Lower spending No revenue-mix data
Highland Isd Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Spur Isd Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Borden County Isd Similar size Higher spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Sulphur Bluff Isd's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Sulphur Bluff Isd?

Sulphur Bluff Isd has 1 school, including 1 combined. Total enrollment is 227 students.

How much does Sulphur Bluff Isd spend per student?

Sulphur Bluff Isd spends $15,798 per student. The district has an equity score of 74/100, ranking #132 in Texas.

What is the demographic composition of Sulphur Bluff Isd?

Sulphur Bluff Isd students are 78.5% White, 16.7% Hispanic or Latino, 1.9% African American, 0.5% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Sulphur Bluff Isd?

Sulphur Bluff Isd has an equity score of 74/100, ranking #132 out of 1044 districts in Texas.