It is part of the Irion County Independent School District located in east central Irion County.

In 2015, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency.

[2] Residents in Sherwood, Barnhart, and Mertzon[3] are enrolled in the Irion County school district.

[4] In the 2015-2016 school year, the West Texas Boys Ranch left the school, due to administrative pressure.

It is the top rated 1A school in Texas.