📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (STAAR 2023), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
All 13 Rated Districts in Grayson County, TX
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Bells Independent School District | Bells | 10/10 Excellent | 91st |
| #2 | Van Alstyne Independent School District | Van Alstyne | 9/10 Excellent | 89th |
| #3 | Gunter Independent School District | Gunter | 8/10 Good | 79th |
| #4 | Pottsboro Independent School District | Pottsboro | 8/10 Good | 77th |
| #5 | Howe Independent School District | Howe | 8/10 Good | 75th |
| #6 | Whitewright Independent School District | Whitewright | 7/10 Good | 69th |
| #7 | Denison Independent School District | Denison | 6/10 Average | 52nd |
| #8 | Tom Bean Independent School District | Tom Bean | 5/10 Average | 49th |
| #9 | Whitesboro Independent School District | Whitesboro | 5/10 Average | 48th |
| #10 | Tioga Independent School District | Tioga | 5/10 Average | 47th |
| #11 | Collinsville Independent School District | Collinsville | 4/10 Below Average | 34th |
| #12 | S and S Consolidated Independent School District | Sadler | 3/10 Below Average | 29th |
| #13 | Sherman Independent School District | Sherman | 3/10 Below Average | 24th |
Best School Districts in Grayson County, Texas (2026)
This page lists the 13 public school districts headquartered in Grayson County, Texas that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using STAAR 2023 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in Texas, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in Grayson County may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in Grayson County, Texas? ▼
Among the 13 rated districts in Grayson County, Texas, the highest-rated is Bells Independent School District (Bells), rated 10/10 (Excellent) and in the 91st percentile of Texas districts on STAAR 2023 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (STAAR 2023), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in Texas and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.