Best Schools in Penland, TX
Penland, TX has 7 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 2 elementary) serving 4,203 students. On average they score 53% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in Penland meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Penland, TX
The top high schools in Penland, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bells H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bells Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 306 Students
2. Denison H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Denison Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1310 Students
Best Middle Schools in Penland, TX
The top middle schools in Penland, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pritchard J H
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bells Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 215 Students
2. B Mcdaniel Int
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Denison Isd • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 703 Students
3. Henry Scott Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Denison Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 749 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Penland, TX
The top elementary schools in Penland, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bells El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bells Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 442 Students
2. Lamar El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Denison Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 478 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Penland, TX
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Penland, TX has a total population of 317 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Penland, 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 Penland, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.10 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.16 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.93 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Penland, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Penland, 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 Penland, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Penland, TX
How many schools are in Penland, TX?
Penland, TX has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 4,203 students in total.
How do schools in Penland perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Penland score 53% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in Penland meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Penland?
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: 46%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 41%
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- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 19%
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- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 37%
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