Garrison Independent School District is a public school district based in Garrison, Texas (USA).
The district is located in northeastern Nacogdoches County and extends into a southeastern Rusk County.
Garrison ISD has three campuses - Garrison High (Grades 9-12), Garrison Middle (Grades 6-8), and Garrison Elementary (Grades PK-5).
In 2009, the school district was rated "academically acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency.
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