Public schools in Willis, TX
12 open public schools with an address in Willis, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
8,543
12 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.2:1
Texas median 14.5:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Willis public schools
The federal directory lists 12 public schools in Willis, TX: 5 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, 3 combined or other. The 12 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 8,543 students, an average of 712 per school. The largest campus is Willis H S (2,809 students), and the largest elementary school is C C Hardy El (756).
Willis ISD operates the most schools here (11), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. 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 16.2:1, 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 charter 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 4 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 Willis
Elementary schools in Willis
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C C Hardy El Willis ISD | KG–05 | 756 | 15.4:1 | |
| Edward B Cannan El Willis ISD | KG–05 | 714 | 16.2:1 | |
| Parmley El Willis ISD | KG–05 | 631 | 16.2:1 | |
| Turner El Willis ISD | KG–05 | 463 | 14.9:1 | |
| W Lloyd Meador El Willis ISD | KG–05 | 706 | 16.8:1 |
Middle schools in Willis
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynn Lucas Middle Willis ISD | 06–08 | 901 | 16.4:1 | |
| Robert P Brabham Middle Willis ISD | 06–08 | 1,179 | 18.7:1 |
High schools in Willis
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stubblefield Academy Willis ISD · Alternative School | 06–12 | 25 | 3.6:1 | |
| Willis H S Willis ISD | 09–12 | 2,809 | 19.6:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Willis
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JJAEP Willis ISD · Alternative School | 09–09 | 2 | — | |
| Roark Early Education Center Willis ISD | PK–PK | 348 | 21.8:1 | |
| Trinity Charter Schools - Willis Campus Trinity Charter School · Charter · Alternative School | 02–12 | 9 | 7.4:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White46%
- Hispanic40.3%
- Black8.8%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial3.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 12 Willis schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (8,543 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Willis
How many public schools are in Willis, TX?
The current NCES directory lists 12 open public schools with a location address in Willis: 5 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, 3 combined or other. Together they reported 8,543 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Willis?
Schools with an address in Willis belong to 2 education agencies, led by Willis ISD (11 schools), Trinity Charter School (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 Willis?
Willis H S reported the largest high-school enrollment in Willis, with 2,809 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Willis?
Yes. 1 of the 12 public schools in Willis are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Trinity Charter Schools - Willis Campus. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Willis schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Willis public schools is 16.2:1, 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 Willis 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