Top Rankings
Henderson Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,245 students in Henderson Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Henderson Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
5 Schools
9,283 Schools
# Students
3,245 Students
5,544,466 Students
# Teachers
236 Teachers
369,214 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Henderson Independent School District, which is ranked #994 of all 1,194 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 96% has increased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#994 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
46%
Graduation Rate
96%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
38%
54%
% Black
19%
13%
% White
38%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,263 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,388 is less than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$43 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$37 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,263
$13,352
Spending / Student
$11,388
$14,079
Best Henderson Independent School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
800 N Van Buren
Henderson, TX 75653
(903) 655-5300
Henderson, TX 75653
(903) 655-5300
Gr: 4-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Henderson Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 Richardson Dr
Henderson, TX 75653
(903) 655-5400
Henderson, TX 75653
(903) 655-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 700 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
William E Wylie Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1735 Hwy 259 S
Henderson, TX 75653
(903) 655-5200
Henderson, TX 75653
(903) 655-5200
Gr: 1-3 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #44.
Henderson High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Hwy 64
Henderson, TX 75653
(903) 655-5500
Henderson, TX 75653
(903) 655-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,018 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: n/an/a
1765 Hwy 259 S
Henderson, TX 75653
(903) 655-5100
Henderson, TX 75653
(903) 655-5100
Gr: PK-K | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Henderson Independent School District?
Henderson Independent School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,245 students.
What is the rank of Henderson Independent School District?
Henderson Independent School District is ranked #994 out of 1,194 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Henderson Independent School District?
38% of Henderson Independent School District students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 19% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Henderson Independent School District?
Henderson Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Henderson Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,388 is less than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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