Public schools in Denison, TX
16 open public schools with an address in Denison, operated by 4 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
16
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
5,312
14 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.7:1
Texas median 14.5:1
Charter schools
0
1 virtual
An overview of Denison public schools
The federal directory lists 16 public schools in Denison, TX: 4 elementary, 2 middle, 6 high, 4 combined or other. The 14 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 5,312 students, an average of 379 per school. The largest campus is Denison H S (1,351 students), and the largest elementary school is Mayes El (508).
Denison ISD operates the most schools here (9), and 4 regular districts have at least one Denison campus. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13.7:1, lower than the statewide school median of 14.5:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 5 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 61% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Denison
Elementary schools in Denison
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyde Park El Denison ISD | KG–04 | 502 | 15.3:1 | |
| Lamar El Denison ISD | KG–04 | 425 | 13.9:1 | |
| Mayes El Denison ISD | KG–04 | 508 | 14.1:1 | |
| Terrell El Denison ISD | KG–04 | 432 | 15.5:1 |
Middle schools in Denison
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B McDaniel Int Denison ISD | 05–06 | 708 | 11.9:1 | |
| Henry Scott Middle Denison ISD | 07–08 | 733 | 13.2:1 |
High schools in Denison
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooke/Fannin/Grayson Co Juvenile Post Ajud Fac Sherman ISD · Alternative School | 07–12 | 62 | 7.7:1 | |
| Denison H S Denison ISD | 09–12 | 1,351 | 14:1 | |
| Department of Juvenile Services Howe ISD · Alternative School | 05–12 | — | — | |
| Jefferson Learning Ctr Sherman ISD · Alternative School | 09–12 | 82 | 8.2:1 | |
| Pathways H S Denison ISD · Alternative School | 09–12 | 62 | 13.2:1 | |
| Tri Co Juvenile Detent Sherman ISD · Virtual · Alternative School | 08–12 | 21 | 20.8:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Denison
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grayson County JJAEP S and S CISD · Alternative School | 09–09 | — | — | |
| Grayson County JJAEP Sherman ISD · Alternative School | 10–10 | 3 | 1.5:1 | |
| Houston Early Childhood School Denison ISD | PK–PK | 255 | 13.5:1 | |
| Perrin Early Childhood Center Sherman ISD | PK–PK | 168 | 14:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White48.7%
- Hispanic27.4%
- Black9.9%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial11.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 14 Denison schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (5,312 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Denison
How many public schools are in Denison, TX?
The current NCES directory lists 16 open public schools with a location address in Denison: 4 elementary, 2 middle, 6 high, 4 combined or other. Together they reported 5,312 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Denison?
Schools with an address in Denison belong to 4 education agencies, led by Denison ISD (9 schools), Sherman ISD (5 schools), Howe ISD (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Denison?
Denison H S reported the largest high-school enrollment in Denison, with 1,351 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Denison?
No school with an address in Denison is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Texas.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Denison schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Denison public schools is 13.7:1, lower than the Texas school median of 14.5:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Denison guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Texas cities