Education of Sherman County
Stratford Independent School District was established in 1901 and is governed by the Administration and an elected 7-member Board of Education. The Administration provides leadership, support and fiscal oversight to ensure the programs are designed to improve the quality of education throughout the school district.   

Stratford ISD strives to economize on the cost of education. By offering specialized resources and essential student programs, the Board of Education guarantees that all schools operate with a financial soundness and higher professional standards than would otherwise be possible in a small school district. Students score higher than the state average on the TAKS tests; graduation rates are high and dropout rates are low.

The District also offers a video-teleconferencing classroom which allows institutions of higher education to present classes in real time on the SISD campus.

Stratford have been recognized for scholastic, academic and athletic excellence: Exempleray marks for scholastic quality, state football, basketball and track championships, 35 straight band sweepstakes and state UIL awards.

These nearby colleges and universities offer a wide range of courses and degrees: Amarillo College Campus in Dumas is 30 miles south; Oklahoma Panhandle State University in Goodwell, OK is located 30 miles to the east; West Texas A&M University is 100 miles due south in Canyon; Frank Phillips College in Borger is 60 miles southeast of Stratford; and, Seward County Jr. College is 90 miles northeast of us in Liberal, KS.

The Stratford ISD Education Foundation operates separately from the school district, providing competitive grants for enhancement of educational opportunities. The Foundation is under the guidance of an independent Board of Directors.  

Contact Us
Sherman County Development Committee
301 N. Main
Stratford, Texas 79084

phone: 806-366-2897
email: scdc@xit.net