Public schools in Henderson, TX
6 open public schools with an address in Henderson, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,891
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.9:1
Texas median 14.5:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Henderson public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Henderson, TX: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,891 students, an average of 649 per school. The largest campus is Henderson H S (1,018 students), and the largest elementary school is William E Wylie El (698).
Henderson ISD operates the most schools here (5), and 2 regular districts have at least one Henderson 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 12.9:1, 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.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 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 Henderson
Elementary schools in Henderson
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monnie Meyer Wylie Pri Henderson ISD | PK–KG | 399 | 16.8:1 | |
| Northside El Henderson ISD | 04–05 | 430 | 12:1 | |
| William E Wylie El Henderson ISD | 01–03 | 698 | 16.6:1 |
Middle schools in Henderson
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson Middle Henderson ISD | 06–08 | 700 | 13.6:1 |
High schools in Henderson
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson H S Henderson ISD | 09–12 | 1,018 | 12.2:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Henderson
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlisle School Carlisle ISD | PK–12 | 646 | 10.8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White38.3%
- Hispanic40.5%
- Black16.2%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Henderson schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,891 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Henderson
How many public schools are in Henderson, TX?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Henderson: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 3,891 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Henderson?
Schools with an address in Henderson belong to 2 education agencies, led by Henderson ISD (5 schools), Carlisle 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 Henderson?
Henderson H S reported the largest high-school enrollment in Henderson, with 1,018 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Henderson?
No school with an address in Henderson 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 Henderson schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Henderson public schools is 12.9:1, 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 Henderson 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