Best Schools in Grayson County, TX
Grayson County, TX has 74 public schools (19 high, 17 middle, 33 elementary) serving 32,529 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in Grayson County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Grayson County, TX
The top high schools in Grayson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Van Alstyne H S
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Van Alstyne Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 632 Students
2. Trenton H S
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Trenton Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 208 Students
3. Bells H S
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Bells Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 306 Students
4. Pottsboro H S
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Pottsboro Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 487 Students
5. Celina H S
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Celina Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1074 Students
6. Howe H S
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Howe Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 352 Students
7. Gunter H S
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Gunter Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 371 Students
8. Whitewright H S
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Whitewright Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 219 Students
9. Tom Bean H S
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Tom Bean Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 211 Students
10. Denison H S
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Denison Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1310 Students
Best Middle Schools in Grayson County, TX
The top middle schools in Grayson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pritchard J H
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Bells Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 215 Students
2. Van Alstyne J H
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Van Alstyne Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 539 Students
3. Jerry & Linda Moore Middle
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Celina Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 903 Students
4. Whitewright Middle
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Whitewright Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 180 Students
5. Pottsboro Middle
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Pottsboro Isd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 459 Students
6. Howe Middle
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Howe Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 292 Students
7. Whitesboro Middle
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Whitesboro Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 408 Students
8. Gunter Middle
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Gunter Isd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 373 Students
9. Tom Bean Middle
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Tom Bean Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 136 Students
10. Pilot Point Selz Middle
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Pilot Point Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 330 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Grayson County, TX
The top elementary schools in Grayson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gunter El
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Gunter Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 414 Students
2. Pottsboro El
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Pottsboro Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 543 Students
3. John And Nelda Partin El
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Van Alstyne Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 516 Students
4. Bob And Lola Sanford El
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Van Alstyne Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 598 Students
5. Bells El
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Bells Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 442 Students
6. S And S Cons El
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S And S Cisd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 331 Students
7. Whitewright El
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Whitewright Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 389 Students
8. Mayes El
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Denison Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 471 Students
9. Trenton El
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Trenton Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 299 Students
10. Howe Int
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Howe Isd • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 281 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Grayson County, TX
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Grayson County, TX has a total population of 135,543 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Grayson County, TX
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Grayson County, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.83 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.46 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.37 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Grayson County, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Grayson County, TX.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Grayson County, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Grayson County, TX
How many schools are in Grayson County, TX?
Grayson County, TX has 74 public schools: 19 high schools, 17 middle schools and 33 elementary schools, serving 32,529 students in total.
How do schools in Grayson County perform on state tests?
On average, 74 schools in Grayson County score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in Grayson County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Grayson County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Grayson County
14 places in Grayson County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (14)
- Denison (11)
- Sherman (11)
- Howe (4)
- Van Alstyne (4)
- Whitesboro (4)
- Bells (3)
- Gunter (3)
- Pottsboro (3)
- Tom Bean (3)
- Whitewright (3)
- Collinsville (2)
- Sadler (2)
- Southmayd (1)
- Tioga (1)
School districts (11)
- Sherman Isd (13 schools)
- Denison Isd (9 schools)
- Howe Isd (4 schools)
- Van Alstyne Isd (4 schools)
- Whitesboro Isd (4 schools)
- Bells Isd (3 schools)
- Gunter Isd (3 schools)
- Pottsboro Isd (3 schools)
- S And S Cisd (3 schools)
- Tom Bean Isd (3 schools)
- Whitewright Isd (3 schools)