Public schools in Terrell, TX
9 open public schools with an address in Terrell, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
9
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
5,283
9 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.6:1
Texas median 14.5:1
Charter schools
0
1 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Terrell public schools
The federal directory lists 9 public schools in Terrell, TX: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. The 9 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 5,283 students, an average of 587 per school. The largest campus is Terrell H S (1,458 students), and the largest elementary school is J W Long El (681).
Every listed school belongs to Terrell ISD. 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 16.6:1, higher 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 magnet 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 2 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 77% 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 Terrell
Elementary schools in Terrell
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Bruce Wood El Terrell ISD | KG–05 | 655 | 18.4:1 | |
| Gilbert Willie Sr El Terrell ISD | KG–05 | 671 | 18:1 | |
| Global Leadership Academy Terrell ISD · Magnet | KG–05 | 219 | 16.2:1 | |
| J W Long El Terrell ISD | KG–05 | 681 | 17.5:1 |
Middle schools in Terrell
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herman Furlough Jr Middle Terrell ISD | 06–08 | 1,166 | 16.6:1 |
High schools in Terrell
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrell Alternative Education Center/Phoenix Sch Terrell ISD · Alternative School | 09–12 | 32 | 16.5:1 | |
| Terrell H S Terrell ISD | 09–12 | 1,458 | 16.5:1 | |
| Tisd Child & Adolescent School Terrell ISD | 07–12 | 21 | 5.7:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Terrell
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W H Burnett El Terrell ISD | PK–PK | 380 | 20.3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White18.9%
- Hispanic57%
- Black19%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 9 Terrell schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (5,283 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Terrell
How many public schools are in Terrell, TX?
The current NCES directory lists 9 open public schools with a location address in Terrell: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 5,283 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Terrell?
All listed public schools with an address in Terrell belong to Terrell ISD. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Terrell?
Terrell H S reported the largest high-school enrollment in Terrell, with 1,458 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Terrell?
No school with an address in Terrell 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 Terrell schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Terrell public schools is 16.6:1, higher 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 Terrell 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