In 2009, the school district was rated "academically acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency.
[1] Located in western Gregg County, Sabine ISD has three schools - For much of the 1980s and 90's Sabine ISD was split into four campuses, Elementary, Intermediate, Junior High and High School.
In December 2014, with a bond passed a year earlier, Sabine Elementary was dedicated at its new location, 645 Access Road Kilgore.
The boys' team completed a perfect 34–0 season en route to their second title in 1981.
Coach Allen retired in the late 1990s with over 700 career wins and two state titles.
The Cardinals last made the playoffs in 1985 under coach Barry Morgan when the team finished the regular season 8–2.
However, this should not be confused with the Gladewater ISD which is located nearby across the mighty Sabine River.