Turner EL
Grades Kindergarten–5th · 8.3/10
6.0public avg / 10
Best Schools in Willis, Texas
10 schools in the directory · 5 Elementary · 2 Middle · 1 High · 2 Other
Public: 10
Districts: 1
Comparable public avg (8): 6.0/10
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Turner EL
Elementary · Willis ISD. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.
Edward B Cannan EL
Elementary · Willis ISD. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.
Parmley EL
Elementary · Willis ISD. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.
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Edward B Cannan EL
Grades Kindergarten–5th · 7.2/10
Parmley EL
Grades Kindergarten–5th · 7.2/10
W Lloyd Meador EL
Grades Kindergarten–5th · 6.4/10
Robert P Brabham Middle
Grades 6th–8th · 5.8/10
Willis H S
Grades 9th–12th · 4.6/10
C C Hardy EL
Grades Kindergarten–5th · 4.4/10
Lynn Lucas Middle
Grades 6th–8th · 4.4/10
The short answer
The top-rated public schools in Willis are Turner EL (8.3/10), Edward B Cannan EL (7.2/10), and Parmley EL (7.2/10), among 8 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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Avg Score
6.0
8 public schools · out of 10
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Avg Score
6.0
8 public schools · out of 10
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serving the city
Best value · beats the odds
Turner ELRates 8.3/10 despite 69% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.3 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 Willis public schools in the current comparison.
Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Turner ELSTAAR proficiency rose +6.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Willis public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Willis
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (8 rated schools; 10 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Turner EL | 8.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Edward B Cannan EL | 7.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Parmley EL | 7.2 / 10 |
| 4 | W Lloyd Meador EL | 6.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Robert P Brabham Middle | 5.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Willis H S | 4.6 / 10 |
| 7 | C C Hardy EL | 4.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Lynn Lucas Middle | 4.4 / 10 |
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About Schools in Willis, Texas
Willis, Texas is home to 10 schools, including 10 public schools. The city's schools span 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school.
The 8 public schools in this comparison average 6.0 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 Turner EL with a composite score of 8.3/10.
Willis is served by 1 school district: WILLIS ISD. These districts collectively serve 8,974 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.
Elementary Schools
5 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 435 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.3 |
| 2 | 616 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.2 |
| 3 | 667 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.2 |
| 4 | 643 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.4 |
| 5 | 788 students · Kindergarten–5th | 4.4 |
Middle Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,141 students · 6th–8th | 5.8 |
| 2 | 937 students · 6th–8th | 4.4 |
High Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2,634 students · 9th–12th | 4.6 |
Other Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 291 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | 4.9 |
| 2 | 25 students · 6th–11th | — |
Schools in Willis
Willis, Texas · 10 schools
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Common questions about schools in Willis, Texas
How many schools are in Willis, Texas?
Willis has 10 schools, including 10 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Willis, Texas?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for 8 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in Willis is 6.0 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 Willis, Texas?
The top-ranked school in Willis on MySchoolScout is Turner EL with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What is the best elementary school in Willis, Texas?
The top-ranked elementary school in Willis on MySchoolScout is Turner EL with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What is the best middle school in Willis, Texas?
The top-ranked middle school in Willis on MySchoolScout is Robert P Brabham Middle with a composite score of 5.8/10.
What is the best high school in Willis, Texas?
The top-ranked high school in Willis on MySchoolScout is Willis H S with a composite score of 4.6/10.
How many school districts serve Willis, Texas?
Willis is served by 1 school district: Willis ISD.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Willis, Texas?
Among 8 public schools in Willis that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average is 17.2:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Willis, 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.
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