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18 schools in Denison

Texas · Public K-12

Denison, Texas runs a public-school system of 18 campuses with combined enrollment around 5,314 (8 elementary, 3 middle, and 7 high).

7-year change in Denison

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
5,314
+529 (+11%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
16
+4 (+33%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
49%
was 59%
% Hispanic
28%
was 20%
% Black
10%
was 11%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
B MCDANIEL INTMiddle05-06708
COOKE/FANNIN/GRAYSON CO JUVENILE POST AJUD FACHigh07-1162
DENISON H SHigh09-121,351
DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE SERVICESElementaryM-M·
GRAYSON COUNTY JJAEPElementaryM-M·
GRAYSON COUNTY JJAEPHigh07-103
GRAYSON COUNTY JJAEP - DENISONHigh09-091
GRAYSON COUNTY JUVENILE JUSTICE AEPMiddle08-081
HENRY SCOTT MIDDLEMiddle07-08733
HOUSTON ELElementaryPK-04255
HYDE PARK ELElementaryPK-04502
JEFFERSON LEARNING CTRHigh10-1282
LAMAR ELElementaryPK-04425
MAYES ELElementaryPK-04508
PATHWAYS H SHigh09-1262
PERRIN EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTERElementaryPK-PK168
TERRELL ELElementaryPK-04432
TRI CO JUVENILE DETENTHigh06-1221

About Denison

Denison is a middle-population Texas city in terms of public-school footprint, with 18 schools and 5,314 students total.

Looking at the level breakdown, the city consists of 8 elementary, 3 middle, and 7 high.

Average school size in Denison is around 295 students, 51% below the Texas average of about 606.

Over the past 7-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 5,314 students, rose 11% from the 4,785 reported in SY 2017-18. Over that span, Denison opened 4 schools, going from 12 to 16. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 59% to 49% over the same window.

On allk12, the community for Denison discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Denison?
Denison, Texas has 18 public K-12 schools serving approximately 5,314 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Denison?
Denison has 8 elementary, 3 middle, 7 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Denison?
DENISON H S is the largest public school in Denison by enrollment, with approximately 1,351 students.
What school districts serve Denison?
Denison is served by 5 public school districts, including HOWE ISD, S AND S CISD, DENISON ISD, SHERMAN ISD, POTTSBORO ISD.
What grade levels do public schools in Denison cover?
Public schools in Denison serve students from pre-K through grade 12.