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Best Grayson County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 19 public high schools serving 8,120 students in Grayson County, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in Grayson County, TX are Bells High School, Van Alstyne High School and Howe High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grayson County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Grayson County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public high schools.
Grayson County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Denison High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Grayson County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bells High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1500 Ole Ambrose Rd
Bells, TX 75414
(903) 965-3603
Gr: 9-12 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Van Alstyne High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
700 Collin Mckinney Pkwy
Van Alstyne, TX 75495
(903) 712-6500
Gr: 9-12 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Howe High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
200 E Ponderosa
Howe, TX 75459
(903) 745-4400
Gr: 9-12 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Whitewright High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
304 W Echols Ln
Whitewright, TX 75491
(903) 364-2535
Gr: 9-12 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #55.
Tioga School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
855 Mcknight Rd
Tioga, TX 76271
(940) 202-2536
Gr: PK-12 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Jefferson Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
81 Vandenburg
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 891-6680
Gr: 10-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Pathways High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
318 W Morgan St
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7150
Gr: 9-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Tri Co Juvenile Detent
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9501 Dyess
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 786-6326
Gr: 6-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #99.
Gunter High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1102 N Preston Rd
Gunter, TX 75058
(903) 433-1542
Gr: 9-12 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1010.
Denison High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4200 N State Hwy 91
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7125
Gr: 9-12 | 1,351 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1111.
Pottsboro High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
901 Hwy 120
Pottsboro, TX 75076
(903) 771-0085
Gr: 9-12 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1212.
S And S Cons High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
404 S Main
Sadler, TX 76264
(903) 564-6051
Gr: 9-12 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1313.
Collinsville High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
202 Broadway
Collinsville, TX 76233
(903) 429-6164
Gr: 6-12 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1414.
Whitesboro High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Bearcat Dr
Whitesboro, TX 76273
(903) 564-4207
Gr: 9-12 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1515.
Sherman High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2907 W Travis St
Sherman, TX 75092
(903) 891-6440
Gr: 9-12 | 2,143 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1616.
Tom Bean High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7719 State Hwy 11
Tom Bean, TX 75489
(903) 546-6319
Gr: 9-12 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1717.
Cooke/fannin/grayson Co Juvenile Post Ajud Fac
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
86 Dyess
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 786-6326
Gr: 7-11 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
Grayson County Jjaep - Denison
Alternative School
1201 S Rusk Ave
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7000
Gr: 9 | 1 student
Rank: n/an/a
Grayson County Special Education Ssa
Special Education School
100 W Pecan
Gunter, TX 75058
(903) 696-0015
Gr: PK-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Grayson County, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in Grayson County, TX include Bells High School, Van Alstyne High School and Howe High School.
How many public high schools are located in Grayson County?
20 public high schools are located in Grayson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Grayson County?
Grayson County public high schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Grayson County are often viewed compared to one another?

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