5.6public avg / 10

Best Schools in Denison, Texas

13 schools in the directory · 5 Elementary · 2 Middle · 4 High · 2 Other

Last updated: October 2026

Public: 13

Districts: 2

Comparable public avg (11): 5.6/10

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The short answer

The top-rated public schools in Denison are Mayes EL (7.8/10), Henry Scott Middle (6.9/10), and Terrell EL (6.7/10), among 11 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored.

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Best value · beats the odds

Mayes EL

Rates 7.8/10 despite 72% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.1 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Denison public schools in the current comparison.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

B Mcdaniel Int

STAAR proficiency rose +6.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Denison public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Denison

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (Top 10 of 11 rated schools; 13 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Mayes EL	7.8 / 10	Elementary	+2.1	83th
2	Henry Scott Middle	6.9 / 10	Middle	+1.3	61th
3	Terrell EL	6.7 / 10	Elementary	+1.0	56th
4	Houston EL	6.5 / 10	Elementary	+0.7	51th
5	Lamar EL	6.5 / 10	Elementary	+0.8	51th
6	Denison H S	6.3 / 10	High	+0.8	47th
7	B Mcdaniel Int	5.9 / 10	Middle	+0.3	37th
8	Jefferson Learning Ctr	4.2 / 10	High	-1.6	7th
9	Cooke/fannin/grayson Co Juvenile Post Ajud Fac	4.1 / 10	High	-0.8	7th
10	Hyde Park EL	4.0 / 10	Elementary	-1.5	6th

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About Schools in Denison, Texas

Denison, Texas is home to 13 schools, including 13 public schools. The city's schools span 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 4 high schools.

The 11 public schools in this comparison average 5.6 out of 10 on the MySchoolScout composite scale. The composite blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-scoring public school in this comparison is Mayes EL with a composite score of 7.8/10.

Denison is served by 2 school districts: DENISON ISD, SHERMAN ISD. These districts collectively serve 12,783 students.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

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Elementary Schools

5 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Mayes EL 517 students · Pre-K–4th	517	Pre-K–4th	7.8
2	Terrell EL 356 students · Pre-K–4th	356	Pre-K–4th	6.7
3	Houston EL 289 students · Pre-K–4th	289	Pre-K–4th	6.5
4	Lamar EL 468 students · Pre-K–4th	468	Pre-K–4th	6.5
5	Hyde Park EL 491 students · Pre-K–4th	491	Pre-K–4th	4.0

Middle Schools

2 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Henry Scott Middle 750 students · 7th–8th	750	7th–8th	6.9
2	B Mcdaniel Int 695 students · 5th–6th	695	5th–6th	5.9

High Schools

4 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Denison H S 1,320 students · 9th–12th	1,320	9th–12th	6.3
2	Jefferson Learning Ctr 93 students · 10th–12th	93	10th–12th	4.2
3	Cooke/fannin/grayson Co Juvenile Post Ajud Fac 68 students · 6th–12th	68	6th–12th	4.1
4	Pathways H S 53 students · 9th–12th	53	9th–12th	2.8

Other Schools

2 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Perrin Early Childhood Center 159 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	159	Pre-K–Pre-K	6.6
2	Tri Co Juvenile Detent 18 students · 7th–11th	18	7th–11th	—

Schools in Denison

Denison, Texas · 13 schools

Schools by Level

State: Texas
Elementary: 5
Middle: 2
High: 4
Other: 2

Resources

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School Districts (2)

DENISON ISD

10 schools · 4,940 students

SHERMAN ISD

16 schools · 7,843 students

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Common questions about schools in Denison, Texas

How many schools are in Denison, Texas?

Denison has 13 schools, including 13 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Denison, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for 11 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in Denison is 5.6 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Denison, Texas?

The top-ranked school in Denison on MySchoolScout is Mayes EL with a composite score of 7.8/10.

What is the best elementary school in Denison, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in Denison on MySchoolScout is Mayes EL with a composite score of 7.8/10.

What is the best middle school in Denison, Texas?

The top-ranked middle school in Denison on MySchoolScout is Henry Scott Middle with a composite score of 6.9/10.

What is the best high school in Denison, Texas?

The top-ranked high school in Denison on MySchoolScout is Denison H S with a composite score of 6.3/10.

How many school districts serve Denison, Texas?

Denison is served by 2 school districts: Denison ISD, Sherman ISD.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Denison, Texas?

Among 11 public schools in Denison that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average is 13.3:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Denison, Texas?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education sources. Schools with enough data receive a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.