For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 1,555 students in Denison, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Denison, TX are Denison High School, Jefferson Learning Center and Tri Co Juvenile Detent. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Denison, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Denison have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public high schools.
Denison, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Denison High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Denison, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Denison High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4200 N State Hwy 91
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7125
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7125
Grades: 9-12
| 1,320 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Jefferson Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
81 Vandenburg
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 891-6680
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 891-6680
Grades: 10-12
| 93 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Tri Co Juvenile Detent
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9501 Dyess
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 786-6326
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 786-6326
Grades: 7-11
| 18 students
Rank: #44.
Pathways High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
318 W Morgan St
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7150
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7150
Grades: 9-12
| 53 students
Rank: #55.
Cooke/fannin/grayson Co Juvenile Post Ajud Fac
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
86 Dyess
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 786-6326
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 786-6326
Grades: 6-12
| 68 students
Rank: n/an/a
Grayson County Jjaep
Alternative School
10000 N Grayson
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 891-6400
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 891-6400
Grades: 7-9
| 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Grayson County Jjaep - Denison
Alternative School
1201 S Rusk Ave
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7000
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7000
Grades: 10
| 1 students
Denison, Texas 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Cooke, Fannin & Grayson County Juv (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
86 Dyess
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 786-6326
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 786-6326
Grades: 4-12
| 35 students
811 W Florence St
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7250
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7250
Grades: 1-5
| 147 students
Grayson County J J A E P (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1201 South Park Ave
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7000
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1000 North Layne Dr
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7450
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7450
Grades: K-5
| 203 students
81 Vandenberg Dr
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 786-9452
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 786-9452
Grades: PK-4
| 250 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Denison, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Denison, TX include Denison High School, Jefferson Learning Center and Tri Co Juvenile Detent.
How many public high schools are located in Denison?
7 public high schools are located in Denison.
What is the racial composition of students in Denison?
Denison public high schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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