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Henderson Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,292 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 28% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
5 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
3,292 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
240 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Henderson Independent School District, which is ranked #1008 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#999 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
46%
Graduation Rate
95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.64
# American Indian Students
10 Students
17,916 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
22 Students
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
1,190 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
36%
53%
# Black Students
593 Students
706,008 Students
% Black Students
18%
13%
# White Students
1,329 Students
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
40%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
8,841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
146 Students
173,807 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
190
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
246
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
224
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
225
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
211
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
224
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
230
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
247
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
235
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
277
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
245
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
247
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
267
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
224
367,397
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,074 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,226 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$43 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$37 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,074
$13,387
Spending / Student
$11,226
$14,116
Best Henderson Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
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
| 759 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
| 983 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
| 454 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
| 660 students
Rank: n/an/a
1765 Hwy 259 S
Henderson, TX 75653
(903) 655-5100
Henderson, TX 75653
(903) 655-5100
Grades: PK-K
| 436 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Henderson Independent School District?
Henderson Independent School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,292 students.
What is the rank of Henderson Independent School District?
Henderson Independent School District is ranked #1008 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Henderson Independent School District?
40% of Henderson Independent School District students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
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 $11,226 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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