Summary:
The city of Henderson, Texas, is served by six schools across two districts—Henderson Independent School District (Isd) and Carlisle Independent School District (Isd)—enrolling about 3,891 students in grades PK-12, with a predominantly low-income population where the average free/reduced lunch rate is 61.7%.
The standout performer is Carlisle School, an alternative PK-12 campus that achieves the highest academic results in the city. It boasts a 100% graduation rate, the lowest student-teacher ratio (10.8:1), and the highest per-student spending ($12,673). Its End-of-Course (EOC) scores in English I, English II, and U.S. History all exceed state averages, and its Biology score nearly matches the state. In contrast, Henderson Middle shows a dramatic split: while only 19% of 8th graders are proficient in standard math, 91.43% of its Algebra I students score at the proficient level, suggesting a strong advanced-track program but widespread struggles in foundational math. Henderson High School has improved its state ranking from the 20th to the 35th percentile, with a 97.3% graduation rate, yet its Algebra I and English I proficiency still lag behind state averages.
Elementary schools in Henderson ISD—William E Wylie Elementary, Northside Elementary, and Monnie Meyer Wylie Pri—all show proficiency rates well below state averages in reading and math, with 5th-grade science at Northside Elementary at just 8.57%. Northside also reports 0% proficiency on Spanish-language STAAR tests, indicating a critical need for English Language Learner support. Overall, the data reveals that Carlisle School’s resource advantages correlate with strong outcomes, while Henderson ISD faces early foundational challenges that persist through middle and high school.
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