Ennis is the perfect place to raise a family because of our belief in the importance of a good education. Our local school district offers award winning primary and secondary schools and there are numerous recognized higher education opportunities within driving distance. In Ennis we believe all students deserve a great education and are proud of our local schools.
Ennis Independent School District
Serving approximately 5,800 students, Ennis ISD is committed to helping every student achieve success. Classroom teachers make up nearly half of our approximately 800-member workforce, helping to provide a challenging and stimulating learning environment for all of our students.
Our schools have earned accolades including:
• Six campuses rated as either Exemplary or Recognized
• Ennis High School named as one of the
Top 96 High Schools in Texas
• Six schools earning Gold Performance Acknowledgements
from the Texas Education Agency
• Three schools named to the 2007 Texas Business &
Education Coalition (TBEC) Honor Roll
• One school named to Texas Monthly’s list of best public
schools in the state based on data analyzed by the
National Center for Educational Accountability.
• EISD received a Superior Rating, the highest rating possible,
in the Schools FIRST (Financial Integrity Rating System of
Texas) for management of school financial resources,
every year since the system began in 2001.
• Innovative programs to help student achievement, including
AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination), a
nationally recognized college preparatory program designed
to lift the performance of students in grades 7-12
• A multitude of extracurricular activities in athletics, fine arts and
other areas are available to help enrich the lives of our students
Higher Education
Want to continue learning? Higher education is very convenient for Ennis residents, with a variety of universities, colleges, and trade schools within an hour drive of the city, offering the ability for personal and professional career growth. |
