Denison High School vs. Sherman High School
Should I attend Denison High School or Sherman High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Denison High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Sherman High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,286 students in grades 9-12, Denison High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,129 students in grades 9-12, Sherman High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,286 students
2,129 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
96 teachers
140 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1407 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#3928 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
44%
Graduation Rate
96%
94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
373
608
Grade 10 Students
330
596
Grade 11 Students
302
487
Grade 12 Students
281
438
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
21%
45%
% Black
11%
12%
% White
57%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%