For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,245 students in Henderson, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 98 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 Northside Elementary School, Henderson Middle School and William E Wylie 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 31% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), 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 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Henderson, TX (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 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: n/an/a
Kilgore Pathways Academy
Alternative School
820 N Longview St
Henderson, TX 75652
(903) 988-3900
Henderson, TX 75652
(903) 988-3900
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
What are the top-ranked public schools in Henderson, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Henderson, TX include Northside Elementary School, Henderson Middle School and William E Wylie Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Henderson?
6 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 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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