For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 817 students in Denison, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Denison, TX are Tri Co Juvenile Detent, Henry Scott Middle School and Cooke/fannin/grayson Co Juvenile Post Ajud Fac. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Denison, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Denison have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Denison, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Henry Scott Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1901 S Mirick Ave
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7180
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7180
Gr: 7-8 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
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 Juvenile Justice Aep
Alternative School
10000 Grayson Dr
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 771-0083
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 771-0083
Gr: 8 | 1 student
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Denison, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Denison, TX include Tri Co Juvenile Detent, Henry Scott Middle School and Cooke/fannin/grayson Co Juvenile Post Ajud Fac.
How many public middle schools are located in Denison?
4 public middle schools are located in Denison.
What is the racial composition of students in Denison?
Denison public middle schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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