5.2public avg / 10

Best Schools in Terrell, Texas

11 schools in the directory · 5 Elementary · 1 Middle · 3 High · 2 Other

Last updated: October 2026

Public: 9

Private: 2

Districts: 1

Comparable public avg (7): 5.2/10

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The short answer

The top-rated public schools in Terrell are Global Leadership Academy (7.2/10), Gilbert Willie SR EL (6.1/10), and J W Long EL (5.0/10), among 7 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.

Schools

9 public · 2 private

Avg Score

5.2

7 public schools · out of 10

District

serving the city

Schools

9 public · 2 private

Avg Score

5.2

7 public schools · out of 10

District

serving the city

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Herman Furlough JR Middle

STAAR proficiency rose +6.3 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Terrell public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Terrell

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (7 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	Global Leadership Academy	7.2 / 10	Elementary	—	67th
2	Gilbert Willie SR EL	6.1 / 10	Elementary	—	41th
3	J W Long EL	5.0 / 10	Elementary	—	18th
4	Terrell Alternative Education Center/phoenix Sch	5.0 / 10	High	—	18th
5	Herman Furlough JR Middle	4.7 / 10	Middle	—	13th
6	Terrell H S	4.2 / 10	High	—	7th
7	Dr Bruce Wood EL	3.9 / 10	Elementary	—	5th

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About Schools in Terrell, Texas

Terrell, Texas is home to 11 schools, including 9 public schools and 2 private schools. The city's schools span 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 3 high schools.

The 7 public schools in this comparison average 5.2 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 Global Leadership Academy with a composite score of 7.2/10.

Terrell is served by 1 school district: TERRELL ISD. These districts collectively serve 5,255 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	Global Leadership Academy 208 students · Kindergarten–5th	208	Kindergarten–5th	7.2
2	Gilbert Willie SR EL 684 students · Kindergarten–5th	684	Kindergarten–5th	6.1
3	J W Long EL 745 students · Kindergarten–5th	745	Kindergarten–5th	5.0
4	Dr Bruce Wood EL 564 students · Kindergarten–5th	564	Kindergarten–5th	3.9
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	First Presbyterian Church KindergartenPrivate 10 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	10	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated

Middle Schools

1 school

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Herman Furlough JR Middle 1,154 students · 6th–8th	1,154	6th–8th	4.7

High Schools

3 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Terrell Alternative Education Center/phoenix Sch 34 students · 10th–12th	34	10th–12th	5.0
2	Terrell H S 1,467 students · 9th–12th	1,467	9th–12th	4.2
3	Tisd Child & Adolescent School 27 students · 7th–12th	27	7th–12th	—

Other Schools

2 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	W H Burnett EL 372 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	372	Pre-K–Pre-K	5.1
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	Poetry Community Christian SchoolPrivate 203 students · Pre-K–12th	203	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated

Schools in Terrell

Terrell, Texas · 11 schools

Schools by Level

State: Texas
Elementary: 5
Middle: 1
High: 3
Other: 2

Resources

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School District

TERRELL ISD

9 schools · 5,255 students

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Terrell, Texas

How many schools are in Terrell, Texas?

Terrell has 11 schools, including 9 public and 2 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Terrell, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for 7 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in Terrell is 5.2 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 Terrell, Texas?

The top-ranked school in Terrell on MySchoolScout is Global Leadership Academy with a composite score of 7.2/10.

What is the best elementary school in Terrell, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in Terrell on MySchoolScout is Global Leadership Academy with a composite score of 7.2/10.

What is the best middle school in Terrell, Texas?

The top-ranked middle school in Terrell on MySchoolScout is Herman Furlough JR Middle with a composite score of 4.7/10.

What is the best high school in Terrell, Texas?

The top-ranked high school in Terrell on MySchoolScout is Terrell Alternative Education Center/phoenix Sch with a composite score of 5.0/10.

How many school districts serve Terrell, Texas?

Terrell is served by 1 school district: Terrell ISD.

Are there private schools in Terrell, Texas?

Yes, Terrell has 2 private schools alongside 9 public schools. The top-rated private school is Poetry Community Christian School with a score of 8.2/10.

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

Among 7 public schools in Terrell that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average is 17.1:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Terrell, 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.