For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,400 students in Henderson, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 100 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Henderson, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Henderson, TX are Henderson Middle School, Henderson High School and Northside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Henderson, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Henderson have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Henderson, TX (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Henderson Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 Richardson Dr
Henderson, TX 75653
(903) 655-5400
Henderson, TX 75653
(903) 655-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 785 students
Rank: #22.
Henderson High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Hwy 64
Henderson, TX 75653
(903) 655-5500
Henderson, TX 75653
(903) 655-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,042 students
Rank: #33.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 N Van Buren
Henderson, TX 75653
(903) 655-5300
Henderson, TX 75653
(903) 655-5300
Grades: 4-5
| 484 students
Rank: #44.
William E Wylie Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1735 Hwy 259 S
Henderson, TX 75653
(903) 655-5200
Henderson, TX 75653
(903) 655-5200
Grades: 1-3
| 671 students
Rank: n/an/a
1765 Hwy 259 S
Henderson, TX 75653
(903) 655-5100
Henderson, TX 75653
(903) 655-5100
Grades: PK-K
| 418 students
Henderson, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bradshaw Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
3900 W Loop 571
Henderson, TX 75652
(512) 531-5500
Henderson, TX 75652
(512) 531-5500
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
101 Mary St
Henderson, TX 75653
(903) 657-2538
Henderson, TX 75653
(903) 657-2538
Grades: 1
| 260 students
300 Crosby St
Henderson, TX 75653
(903) 657-6559
Henderson, TX 75653
(903) 657-6559
Grades: 3
| 261 students
1000 W Collins
Henderson, TX 75653
(903) 657-7519
Henderson, TX 75653
(903) 657-7519
Grades: 2
| 284 students
Troup Caep (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
8960 F M 13
Henderson, TX 75654
(903) 861-3801
Henderson, TX 75654
(903) 861-3801
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Henderson, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Henderson, TX include Henderson Middle School, Henderson High School and Northside Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Henderson?
5 public schools are located in Henderson.
What percentage of students in Henderson go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Henderson are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Henderson?
Henderson public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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