For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,973 students in Terrell, TX (there are 4 private schools, serving 402 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Terrell, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Terrell, TX are Global Leadership Academy, Terrell High School and Herman Furlough Jr Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Terrell, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Terrell have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Terrell, TX (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Global Leadership Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
305 W College St
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 551-5796
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 551-5796
Grades: K-5
| 212 students
Rank: #22.
Terrell High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 Poetry Rd
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-7525
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-7525
Grades: 9-12
| 1,401 students
Rank: #33.
Herman Furlough Jr Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1351 Colquitt Rd
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-7501
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-7501
Grades: 6-8
| 1,112 students
Rank: #44.
Dr Bruce Wood Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
121 Poetry Rd
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-3750
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-3750
Grades: K-5
| 565 students
Rank: #55.
Gilbert Willie Sr Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1400 S Rockwall Ave
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-1443
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-1443
Grades: K-5
| 687 students
Rank: #66.
Tisd Child & Adolescent School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 E Brin St
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 551-8960
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 551-8960
Grades: 3-12
| 29 students
Rank: #77.
J W Long Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 Creekside Dr
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-1448
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-1448
Grades: K-5
| 662 students
Rank: #88.
Terrell Alternative Education Center/phoenix School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
305 W College St
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-6319
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-6319
Grades: 10-12
| 13 students
Rank: n/an/a
921 S Rockwall St
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-1452
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-1452
Grades: PK
| 292 students
Terrell, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1400 S Rockwall St
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-1443
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-1443
Grades: 1-2
| 664 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Terrell, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Terrell, TX include Global Leadership Academy, Terrell High School and Herman Furlough Jr Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Terrell, TX?
9 public schools are located in Terrell, TX.
What percentage of students in Terrell, TX go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Terrell, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Terrell, TX?
Terrell, TX public schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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