🏹 Ellis County, TX · Waxahachie
Every School in Waxahachie ISD
Explore all campuses across Waxahachie ISD — one of the fastest-growing and most diverse districts in the southern DFW metroplex. Founded in 1884 and encompassing 192 square miles of Ellis County. Serving 11,000+ students with 1,700+ employees. TEA C (2024-25) with standouts including Waxahachie Global HS (TEA A, Niche A+ — #24 in TX). Niche A- (4.42 stars). 96.1% graduation rate. Recently opened Jimmie Ray Elementary (2024) and new Wilemon STEAM Academy campus (2025). Waxahachie Creek High School (the Bisons) under construction for fall 2027. Home of the Indians — one of Texas's oldest rivalries. "Excellence in Education" since 1884.
🏫 17 Campuses
👨🎓 11,000+ Students
📊 TEA C
⭐ Niche A-
🎓 96.1% Graduation
📝 1025 Avg SAT
👨🏫 14:1 Ratio
🌍 #1 Most Diverse Ellis Co
Data Sources: Texas Education Agency (TEA) 2024-25 Accountability Ratings (released August 15, 2025), Texas Tribune Public Schools Explorer (2023-24), Niche 2026 Rankings, U.S. News & World Report, HAR.com School Comparison, Homes.com, VLK Architects, Waxahachie Sun, Waxahachie Daily Light, Ellis County, WISD official site. Enrollment reflects 2023-24 except where noted for new campuses. Waxahachie ISD TEA C (2024-25): Student Achievement C, School Progress C, Closing the Gaps C. Niche A- — #183 in TX, #2 in Ellis County, 4.42★ (92 reviews). Founded 1884. 192 square miles. Demographics: 40% White, 35.9% Hispanic, 19% Black, 3.7% Two+, 0.7% Asian, 0.5% American Indian, 0.1% Pacific Islander. Minority enrollment: 60%. 51.3% economically disadvantaged, 46.2% at-risk, 9.8% LEP. 8.7% gifted & talented, 16.7% special education. 766.6 FTE teachers, avg salary $62,931 (+$457 above state), 12.5 yrs avg experience, 14.3:1 ratio, 100% licensed. College readiness: 50.1% reading, 45.3% math, 38.6% both. AP participation: 10.6%, AP pass rate: 61.1%. 0.8% dropout. 13.8% chronic absenteeism (state: 20.3%). Revenue: $146.4M, spending: $10,530/student. Growth: Jimmie Ray Elementary opened August 2024. New Wilemon STEAM Academy campus opened January 2025. Waxahachie Creek HS (the Bisons — royal blue & Kelly green) under construction; opening fall 2027 with 3,200-student capacity and 520,000 sq ft. Frankilou Jett Elementary planned for August 2026. Approved Feeder Patterns (2027-28): Clift, Dunaway, Felty, Marvin & Jimmie Ray → Waxahachie Creek HS. Northside, Shackelford, Simpson & Wedgeworth → Waxahachie HS. Wilemon STEAM (lottery) → home zone for secondary. Waxahachie Global HS: TEA A (97/100), Niche A+ (#24 TX, #253 nationally, #7 DFW, #1 Ellis Co), GreatSchools 9/10, 99.1% graduation. Waxahachie HS: TEA C (77/100), Niche B+, 94.8% graduation. Superintendent: Dr. David Abert (acting). Contact WISD at (972) 923-4631 or visit wisd.org. Waxahachie ISD — 411 N. Gibson St, Waxahachie, TX 75165 | Region 10.