Top Rankings
Denison Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,977 students in Denison Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Denison Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
10 Schools
9,244 Schools
# Students
4,977 Students
5,524,796 Students
# Teachers
363 Teachers
368,147 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Denison Independent School District, which is ranked #541 of all 1,193 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#551 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
46%
Graduation Rate
95%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)21.7%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.64
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2009–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
27%
54%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
9%
13%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
50%
24%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,126 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,449. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,758 is less than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$75 MM
$85,353 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$74 MM
$91,739 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$15,126
$15,449
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$14,758
$16,605
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Denison Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hyde Park Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1701 Hyde Park
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7350
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7350
Gr: PK-4 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Terrell Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
230 W Martin Luther King St
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7550
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7550
Gr: PK-4 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
Lamar Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 S Fifth Ave
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7400
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7400
Gr: PK-4 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
Mayes Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 Jennie Ln
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7500
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7500
Gr: PK-4 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #55.
Pathways High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
318 W Morgan St
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7150
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7150
Gr: 9-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #66.
Denison High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4200 N State Hwy 91
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7125
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7125
Gr: 9-12 | 1,351 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #77.
Houston Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1100 W Morgan St
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7300
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7300
Gr: PK-4 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #88.
B Mcdaniel Intermediate School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Lillis Ln
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7200
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7200
Gr: 5-6 | 708 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #99.
Henry Scott Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1901 S Mirick Ave
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7180
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7180
Gr: 7-8 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
Grayson County Jjaep - Denison
Alternative School
1201 S Rusk Ave
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7000
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7000
Gr: 9 | 1 student
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Denison Independent School District?
Denison Independent School District manages 10 public schools serving 4,977 students.
What is the rank of Denison Independent School District?
Denison Independent School District is ranked #541 out of 1,193 school districts in Texas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Denison Independent School District?
50% of Denison Independent School District students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Denison Independent School District?
Denison Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Denison Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,758 is less than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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