5.4public avg / 10

Best Schools in Forney, Texas

18 schools in the directory · 9 Elementary · 6 Middle · 3 High

Last updated: October 2026

Public: 18

Districts: 1

Comparable public avg (18): 5.4/10

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The short answer

The top-rated public schools in Forney are Johnson EL (8.4/10), Henderson EL (7.7/10), and Crosby EL (6.9/10), among 18 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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5.4

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Best value · beats the odds

Johnson EL

Rates 8.4/10 despite 30% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.5 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 Forney public schools in the current comparison.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Blackburn EL

STAAR proficiency rose +20.3 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Forney public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Forney

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (Top 10 of 18 rated schools; 18 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Johnson EL	8.4 / 10	Elementary	+2.5	93th
2	Henderson EL	7.7 / 10	Elementary	+2.4	80th
3	Crosby EL	6.9 / 10	Elementary	+2.0	61th
4	Blackburn EL	6.8 / 10	Elementary	+1.5	58th
5	Claybon EL	6.8 / 10	Elementary	+1.1	58th
6	Smith Int	6.4 / 10	Middle	+1.4	49th
7	Griffin EL	6.3 / 10	Elementary	+0.7	46th
8	Jackson Middle	5.7 / 10	Middle	+0.6	33th
9	Warren Middle	5.3 / 10	Middle	-0.7	24th
10	Willett EL	5.1 / 10	Elementary	-0.7	21th

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About Schools in Forney, Texas

Forney, Texas is home to 18 schools, including 18 public schools. The city's schools span 9 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, and 3 high schools.

The 18 public schools in this comparison average 5.4 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 Johnson EL with a composite score of 8.4/10.

Forney is served by 1 school district: FORNEY ISD. These districts collectively serve 17,002 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

9 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Johnson EL 637 students · Kindergarten–4th	637	Kindergarten–4th	8.4
2	Henderson EL 563 students · Pre-K–4th	563	Pre-K–4th	7.7
3	Crosby EL 480 students · Kindergarten–4th	480	Kindergarten–4th	6.9
4	Claybon EL 553 students · Kindergarten–4th	553	Kindergarten–4th	6.8
5	Blackburn EL 580 students · Kindergarten–4th	580	Kindergarten–4th	6.8
6	Griffin EL 604 students · Kindergarten–4th	604	Kindergarten–4th	6.3
7	Willett EL 671 students · Kindergarten–4th	671	Kindergarten–4th	5.1
8	Lewis EL 805 students · Kindergarten–4th	805	Kindergarten–4th	4.0
9	Criswell EL 891 students · Kindergarten–4th	891	Kindergarten–4th	3.8

Middle Schools

6 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Smith Int 693 students · 5th–6th	693	5th–6th	6.4
2	Jackson Middle 993 students · 7th–8th	993	7th–8th	5.7
3	Warren Middle 927 students · 7th–8th	927	7th–8th	5.3
4	Rhea Int 846 students · 5th–6th	846	5th–6th	4.4
5	Rhodes Is 985 students · 5th–6th	985	5th–6th	4.4
6	Brown Middle 656 students · 7th–8th	656	7th–8th	2.8

High Schools

3 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Forney H S 2,351 students · 9th–12th	2,351	9th–12th	4.3
2	Forney Learning Academy 126 students · 9th–12th	126	9th–12th	3.9
3	North Forney H S 2,434 students · 9th–12th	2,434	9th–12th	3.9

Schools in Forney

Forney, Texas · 18 schools

Schools by Level

State: Texas
Elementary: 9
Middle: 6
High: 3

Resources

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School District

FORNEY ISD

21 schools · 17,002 students

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Forney, Texas

How many schools are in Forney, Texas?

Forney has 18 schools, including 18 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Forney, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for 18 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in Forney is 5.4 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 Forney, Texas?

The top-ranked school in Forney on MySchoolScout is Johnson EL with a composite score of 8.4/10.

What is the best elementary school in Forney, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in Forney on MySchoolScout is Johnson EL with a composite score of 8.4/10.

What is the best middle school in Forney, Texas?

The top-ranked middle school in Forney on MySchoolScout is Smith Int with a composite score of 6.4/10.

What is the best high school in Forney, Texas?

The top-ranked high school in Forney on MySchoolScout is Forney H S with a composite score of 4.3/10.

How many school districts serve Forney, Texas?

Forney is served by 1 school district: Forney ISD.

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

Among 18 public schools in Forney that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average is 14.7:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Forney, 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.