5.6public avg / 10

Best Schools in Ennis, Texas

11 schools in the directory · 8 Elementary · 2 Middle · 1 High

Last updated: October 2026

Public: 11

Districts: 1

Comparable public avg (9): 5.6/10

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The short answer

The top-rated public schools in Ennis are Travis EL (8.2/10), Bowie EL (6.5/10), and Dorie Miller Int (6.1/10), among 9 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

Travis EL

Rates 8.2/10 despite 78% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.2 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 Ennis public schools in the current comparison.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Houston EL

STAAR proficiency rose +7.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Ennis public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Ennis

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (9 rated schools; 11 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Travis EL	8.2 / 10	Elementary	+2.2	90th
2	Bowie EL	6.5 / 10	Elementary	+0.8	51th
3	Dorie Miller Int	6.1 / 10	Elementary	+0.8	42th
4	Alamo Middle	5.5 / 10	Middle	-0.0	29th
5	Austin EL	5.5 / 10	Elementary	-0.8	29th
6	Houston EL	5.4 / 10	Elementary	-1.3	26th
7	Ennis J H	5.1 / 10	Middle	-0.2	21th
8	Ennis H S	4.5 / 10	High	-0.3	11th
9	Jack Lummus Int	3.7 / 10	Elementary	-1.2	4th

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About Schools in Ennis, Texas

Ennis, Texas is home to 11 schools, including 11 public schools. The city's schools span 8 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school.

The 9 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 Travis EL with a composite score of 8.2/10.

Ennis is served by 1 school district: ENNIS ISD. These districts collectively serve 6,466 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

8 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Travis EL 284 students · 1st–3rd	284	1st–3rd	8.2
2	Bowie EL 484 students · 1st–3rd	484	1st–3rd	6.5
3	Dorie Miller Int 419 students · 4th–5th	419	4th–5th	6.1
4	Austin EL 370 students · 1st–3rd	370	1st–3rd	5.5
5	Houston EL 336 students · 1st–3rd	336	1st–3rd	5.4
6	David S Crockett Early Childhood Center 466 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	466	Pre-K–Kindergarten	5.0
7	G W Carver Early Childhood Center 442 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	442	Pre-K–Kindergarten	5.0
8	Jack Lummus Int 466 students · 4th–5th	466	4th–5th	3.7

Middle Schools

2 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Alamo Middle 460 students · 6th–6th	460	6th–6th	5.5
2	Ennis J H 891 students · 7th–8th	891	7th–8th	5.1

High Schools

1 school

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Ennis H S 1,848 students · 9th–12th	1,848	9th–12th	4.5

Schools in Ennis

Ennis, Texas · 11 schools

Schools by Level

State: Texas
Elementary: 8
Middle: 2
High: 1

Resources

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School District

ENNIS ISD

12 schools · 6,466 students

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Ennis, Texas

How many schools are in Ennis, Texas?

Ennis has 11 schools, including 11 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Ennis, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for 9 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in Ennis 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 Ennis, Texas?

The top-ranked school in Ennis on MySchoolScout is Travis EL with a composite score of 8.2/10.

What is the best elementary school in Ennis, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in Ennis on MySchoolScout is Travis EL with a composite score of 8.2/10.

What is the best middle school in Ennis, Texas?

The top-ranked middle school in Ennis on MySchoolScout is Alamo Middle with a composite score of 5.5/10.

What is the best high school in Ennis, Texas?

The top-ranked high school in Ennis on MySchoolScout is Ennis H S with a composite score of 4.5/10.

How many school districts serve Ennis, Texas?

Ennis is served by 1 school district: Ennis ISD.

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

Among 9 public schools in Ennis that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average is 14.9:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Ennis, 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.