| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bells Independent School District | Bells | 10/10 Excellent · 91st pct | 963 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Van Alstyne Independent School District | Van Alstyne | 9/10 Excellent · 89th pct | 2,285 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Gunter Independent School District | Gunter | 8/10 Good · 79th pct | 1,158 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Pottsboro Independent School District | Pottsboro | 8/10 Good · 77th pct | 1,489 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Howe Independent School District | Howe | 8/10 Good · 75th pct | 1,283 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Whitewright Independent School District | Whitewright | 7/10 Good · 69th pct | 788 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Denison Independent School District | Denison | 6/10 Average · 52nd pct | 4,868 | 9 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Tom Bean Independent School District | Tom Bean | 5/10 Average · 49th pct | 666 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Whitesboro Independent School District | Gordonville | 5/10 Average · 48th pct | 1,712 | 4 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Tioga Independent School District | Tioga | 5/10 Average · 47th pct | 719 | 1 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Collinsville Independent School District | Collinsville | 4/10 Below Average · 34th pct | 537 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| S and S Consolidated Independent School District | Sadler | 3/10 Below Average · 29th pct | 943 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Sherman Independent School District | Sherman | 3/10 Below Average · 24th pct | 7,767 | 15 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Grayson County compares
Together they enroll 25,178 students across 58 schools. The largest is Sherman Independent School District with 7,767 students. Districts here average 6.2/10, above the Texas average of 5.7/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Grayson County, Texas
Grayson County has 13 public school districts covering 17 zip codes. The top-rated district in Grayson County is Bells Independent School District (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (STAAR 2023), ranked against all districts in Texas. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Grayson County, TX?
13 school districts serve zip codes in Grayson County, TX. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Grayson County, TX?
Of the districts serving Grayson County, Bells Independent School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 91st percentile among Texas school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Texas reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Texas and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Texas only, never across state lines.