For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 838 students in Denison, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in Denison, TX are Tri Co Juvenile Detent, Henry Scott Middle School and Cooke/fannin/grayson Co Juvenile Post Ajud Fac. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Denison, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Denison have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Denison, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tri Co Juvenile Detent
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9501 Dyess
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 786-6326
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 786-6326
Gr: 7-11 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
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 | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Cooke/fannin/grayson Co Juvenile Post Ajud Fac
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
86 Dyess
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 786-6326
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 786-6326
Gr: 6-12 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
Grayson County Jjaep
Alternative School
10000 N Grayson
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 891-6400
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 891-6400
Gr: 7-9 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Denison, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cooke, Fannin & Grayson County Juv (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
86 Dyess
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 786-6326
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 786-6326
Gr: 4-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
811 W Florence St
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7250
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7250
Gr: 1-5 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Grayson County J J A E P (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1201 South Park Ave
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7000
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7000
1000 North Layne Dr
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7450
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7450
Gr: K-5 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
81 Vandenberg Dr
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 786-9452
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 786-9452
Gr: PK-4 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Denison, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in Denison, TX include Tri Co Juvenile Detent, Henry Scott Middle School and Cooke/fannin/grayson Co Juvenile Post Ajud Fac.
How many public middle schools are located in Denison?
4 public middle schools are located in Denison.
What is the racial composition of students in Denison?
Denison public middle schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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