For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,579 students in Denison, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in Denison, TX are Jefferson Learning Center, Pathways High School 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 44% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), 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 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 48% 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 Denison, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Jefferson Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
81 Vandenburg
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 891-6680
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 891-6680
Gr: 10-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Pathways High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
318 W Morgan St
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7150
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7150
Gr: 9-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Tri Co Juvenile Detent
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9501 Dyess
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 786-6326
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 786-6326
Gr: 6-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
Denison High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4200 N State Hwy 91
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7125
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7125
Gr: 9-12 | 1,351 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #55.
Cooke/fannin/grayson Co Juvenile Post Ajud Fac
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
86 Dyess
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 786-6326
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
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7000
Gr: 9 | 1 student
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Denison, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in Denison, TX include Jefferson Learning Center, Pathways High School and Tri Co Juvenile Detent.
How many public high schools are located in Denison?
6 public high schools are located in Denison.
What is the racial composition of students in Denison?
Denison public high schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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