How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Denison ISD | Sherman ISD |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Denison, Texas | Sherman, Texas |
| Total Enrollment | 4,868 | 7,767 |
| Number of Schools | 9 | 15 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.8:1 | 12.5:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Denison ISD | Sherman ISD |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,622 | $14,264 |
| Federal Revenue | 16.1% | 13.7% |
| State Revenue | 35.9% | 34.8% |
| Local Revenue | 48.0% | 51.5% |
Denison ISD
Federal State Local
Sherman ISD
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Denison ISD | Sherman ISD |
|---|---|---|
| White | 48.6% | 29.5% |
| African American | 9.7% | 14.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27.5% | 45.9% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 12.3% | 6.4% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 58.6% | 68.7% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Denison ISD | Sherman ISD |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 15 | 20 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 346.9:1 | 334.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 17.8% | 21.9% |
School Types
Denison ISD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 5
Sherman ISD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 10
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.