For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,966 students in Wharton, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 39 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Wharton, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Wharton, TX are Wharton High School, Wharton J High School and Wharton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wharton, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Wharton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Wharton, TX (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wharton High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Tiger Ave
Wharton, TX 77488
(979) 532-6800
Wharton, TX 77488
(979) 532-6800
Grades: 9-12
| 614 students
Rank: #22.
Wharton J High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1120 N Rusk St
Wharton, TX 77488
(979) 532-6840
Wharton, TX 77488
(979) 532-6840
Grades: 6-8
| 446 students
Rank: #33.
Wharton Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2030 E Boling Hwy
Wharton, TX 77488
(979) 532-6882
Wharton, TX 77488
(979) 532-6882
Grades: 2-5
| 482 students
Rank: n/an/a
1605 Alabama Rd
Wharton, TX 77488
(979) 532-6866
Wharton, TX 77488
(979) 532-6866
Grades: PK-1
| 424 students
Wharton, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1619 M L K Blvd
Wharton, TX 77488
(979) 532-6882
Wharton, TX 77488
(979) 532-6882
Grades: 4-6
| 439 students
500 Abell St
Wharton, TX 77488
(979) 532-6262
Wharton, TX 77488
(979) 532-6262
Grades: PK-1
| 307 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wharton, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Wharton, TX include Wharton High School, Wharton J High School and Wharton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Wharton, TX?
4 public schools are located in Wharton, TX.
What percentage of students in Wharton, TX go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Wharton, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wharton, TX?
Wharton, TX public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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