With Hunt County experiencing continuous growth, Greenville ISD is preparing for a sharp increase in student enrollment. A demographic study conducted by PASA projects that the district will serve 8,207 students within the next 10 years, with most campuses expected to exceed 120% of capacity by the 2034–2035 school year.
Currently, more than half of the district’s elementary campuses are operating above 100% capacity. To address the rapid growth and aging facilities, the Greenville ISD Board of Trustees voted unanimously on August 11, 2025, to call a $399 million bond election.
The bond proposal was developed by a Bond Planning Committee made up of citizens, city leaders, parents, staff, and board members, who spent several months reviewing data and assembling the package.
According to the district’s financial advisor, funding the bond would require a $0.16 tax rate increase. For the average home in Greenville ISD valued at $260,000, that would equal an increase of approximately $16 per month.
Bond Scope – $399,000,000
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New High School (Grades 9–12): Capacity for 2,300 students, Career & Technical classrooms, labs, ag barn, athletic facilities, fine arts auditorium with storm shelter.
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Repurpose Current High School for Middle School (Grades 6–8): Renovations and ADA updates.
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New Horizons: Exterior updates.
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Land Acquisition: For the new high school and future projects.
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New L.P. Waters Early Childhood Center (Pre-K): Facility for 560 students with storm shelter.
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Lamar Elementary: Storm shelter classroom addition, science labs, and light renovations.
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Carver Elementary: Storm shelter classroom addition, science labs, and light renovations.
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Travis, Bowie, and Crockett Elementaries: Renovations including paint, flooring, lighting, and new furniture.
Greenville ISD voters will have the opportunity to decide on the bond in the upcoming election, with early voting scheduled for October 20–31, 2025, and Election Day on November 4, 2025.
