Ellis County Public Schools
Ellis County, Texas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
72
public schools
Total Enrollment
43,941
students
School Districts
11
districts
How to use the Ellis County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Texas; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Ellis County has 11 district entries. WAXAHACHIE ISD is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 17 schools.
School records are spread across 12 listed communities. WAXAHACHIE has the most listed schools, with 20 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 39 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 5 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 5 charter. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
10 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
72
in Ellis County
Reported Enrollment
43,941
72 schools reporting
School Districts
11
districts
Charter Schools
5
7% of total
School Level Breakdown
11 School Districts in Ellis County
MIDLOTHIAN ISD
WAXAHACHIE ISD
RED OAK ISD
ENNIS ISD
WAXAHACHIE FAITH FAMILY ACADEMY
FERRIS ISD
PALMER ISD
MAYPEARL ISD
ITALY ISD
AVALON ISD
72 Public Schools in Ellis County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 10 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 72 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WAXAHACHIE H S | Profile | WAXAHACHIE ISD | WAXAHACHIE, 75167Rural: Fringe | 8–12 | High | 2,963 |
| RED OAK H S | Profile | RED OAK ISD | RED OAK, 75154Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,160 |
| MIDLOTHIAN H S | Profile | MIDLOTHIAN ISD | MIDLOTHIAN, 76065Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,994 |
| ENNIS H S | Profile | ENNIS ISD | ENNIS, 75119Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,791 |
| RED OAK MIDDLE | Profile | RED OAK ISD | RED OAK, 75154Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 1,546 |
| MIDLOTHIAN HERITAGE H S | Profile | MIDLOTHIAN ISD | MIDLOTHIAN, 76065Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,490 |
| LIFE H S WAXAHACHIE | Profile | LIFE SCHOOL | RED OAK, 75154Suburb: Large | 9–12 | Charter | 1,048 |
| LIFE SCHOOL RED OAK | Profile | LIFE SCHOOL | RED OAK, 75154Rural: Fringe | KG–6 | Charter | 1,037 |
| WALNUT GROVE MIDDLE | Profile | MIDLOTHIAN ISD | MIDLOTHIAN, 76065Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 992 |
| EARL & MARTHALU DIETERICH MIDDLE | Profile | MIDLOTHIAN ISD | MIDLOTHIAN, 76065Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 947 |
| ENNIS J H | Listed only | ENNIS ISD | ENNIS, 75119Rural: Fringe | 7–8 | Middle | 886 |
| COLEMAN J H | Listed only | WAXAHACHIE ISD | WAXAHACHIE, 75165Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 829 |
| FERRIS H S | Listed only | FERRIS ISD | FERRIS, 75125Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 821 |
| FINLEY J H | Listed only | WAXAHACHIE ISD | WAXAHACHIE, 75165Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 816 |
| HOWARD J H | Listed only | WAXAHACHIE ISD | WAXAHACHIE, 75165Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 758 |
| WEDGEWORTH EL | Listed only | WAXAHACHIE ISD | WAXAHACHIE, 75165Suburb: Large | KG–5 | Primary | 702 |
| RUSSELL P SCHUPMANN EL | Listed only | RED OAK ISD | RED OAK, 75154Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 682 |
| DOLORES MCCLATCHEY EL | Listed only | MIDLOTHIAN ISD | MIDLOTHIAN, 76065Suburb: Large | KG–5 | Primary | 679 |
| FRANK SEALE MIDDLE | Listed only | MIDLOTHIAN ISD | MIDLOTHIAN, 76065Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 671 |
| LONGBRANCH EL | Listed only | MIDLOTHIAN ISD | MIDLOTHIAN, 76065Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 652 |
WAXAHACHIE H S
WAXAHACHIE ISD
WAXAHACHIE, 75167 / Rural: Fringe
RED OAK H S
RED OAK ISD
RED OAK, 75154 / Suburb: Large
MIDLOTHIAN H S
MIDLOTHIAN ISD
MIDLOTHIAN, 76065 / Suburb: Large
ENNIS H S
ENNIS ISD
ENNIS, 75119 / Rural: Fringe
RED OAK MIDDLE
RED OAK ISD
RED OAK, 75154 / Suburb: Large
MIDLOTHIAN HERITAGE H S
MIDLOTHIAN ISD
MIDLOTHIAN, 76065 / Rural: Fringe
LIFE H S WAXAHACHIE
LIFE SCHOOL
RED OAK, 75154 / Suburb: Large
LIFE SCHOOL RED OAK
LIFE SCHOOL
RED OAK, 75154 / Rural: Fringe
WALNUT GROVE MIDDLE
MIDLOTHIAN ISD
MIDLOTHIAN, 76065 / Rural: Fringe
EARL & MARTHALU DIETERICH MIDDLE
MIDLOTHIAN ISD
MIDLOTHIAN, 76065 / Rural: Fringe
ENNIS J H
ENNIS ISD
ENNIS, 75119 / Rural: Fringe
COLEMAN J H
WAXAHACHIE ISD
WAXAHACHIE, 75165 / Suburb: Large
FERRIS H S
FERRIS ISD
FERRIS, 75125 / Rural: Fringe
FINLEY J H
WAXAHACHIE ISD
WAXAHACHIE, 75165 / Rural: Fringe
HOWARD J H
WAXAHACHIE ISD
WAXAHACHIE, 75165 / Suburb: Large
WEDGEWORTH EL
WAXAHACHIE ISD
WAXAHACHIE, 75165 / Suburb: Large
RUSSELL P SCHUPMANN EL
RED OAK ISD
RED OAK, 75154 / Suburb: Large
DOLORES MCCLATCHEY EL
MIDLOTHIAN ISD
MIDLOTHIAN, 76065 / Suburb: Large
FRANK SEALE MIDDLE
MIDLOTHIAN ISD
MIDLOTHIAN, 76065 / Suburb: Large
LONGBRANCH EL
MIDLOTHIAN ISD
MIDLOTHIAN, 76065 / Suburb: Large
Ellis County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Ellis County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Texas. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Ellis County public school directory?
The directory lists 72 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Ellis County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Ellis County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Ellis County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 10 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in Ellis County?
Start with the 11 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Ellis County directory?
Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.