51爆料

Terrell Independent School District

700 N Catherine St
Terrell, TX 75160-2161
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Terrell Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,255 students in Terrell Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
51爆料s in Terrell Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
9 Schools
9,303 Schools
# Students
5,255 Students
5,525,158 Students
# Teachers
312 Teachers
374,464 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Terrell Independent School District, which is ranked #1060 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#1064 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
26%
44%
36%
51%
29%
46%
90%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.61
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
57%
53%
% Black
19%
13%
% White
19%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,205 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,398. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,732 is less than the state median of $14,129. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$69 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$62 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,205
$13,398
Spending / Student
$11,732
$14,129

Best Terrell Independent School District 51爆料s (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Global Leadership Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
305 W College St
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 551-5796
Gr: K-5 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Dr Bruce Wood Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
121 Poetry Rd
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-3750
Gr: K-5 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
Gilbert Willie Sr Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 S Rockwall Ave
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-1443
Gr: K-5 | 684 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #44.
Herman Furlough Jr Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1351 Colquitt Rd
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-7501
Gr: 6-8 | 1,154 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #55.
Terrell High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Poetry Rd
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-7525
Gr: 9-12 | 1,467 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #66.
J W Long Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Creekside Dr
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-1448
Gr: K-5 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #77.
Tisd Child & Adolescent School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 E Brin St
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 551-8960
Gr: 7-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #88.
Terrell Alternative Education Center/phoenix School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
305 W College St
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-6319
Gr: 10-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
921 S Rockwall St
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-1452
Gr: PK | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 82%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Terrell Independent School District?
Terrell Independent School District manages 9 public schools serving 5,255 students.
What is the rank of Terrell Independent School District?
Terrell Independent School District is ranked #1060 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Terrell Independent School District?
57% of Terrell Independent School District students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 19% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Terrell Independent School District?
Terrell Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Terrell Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,732 is less than the state median of $14,129. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 5,255 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : 90% (Top 30% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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