Top Rankings
Sweeny Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,933 students in Sweeny Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Sweeny Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
3 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
1,933 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
138 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Sweeny Independent School District, which is ranked #580 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#596 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.64
# American Indian Students
2 Students
17,916 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
507 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
26%
53%
# Black Students
183 Students
706,008 Students
% Black Students
10%
13%
# White Students
1,138 Students
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
59%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
8,841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
96 Students
173,807 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
52
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
137
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
126
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
143
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
144
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
149
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
139
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
154
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
146
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
149
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
153
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
135
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
167
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
139
367,397
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,016 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,195 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$33 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,016
$13,387
Spending / Student
$17,195
$14,116
Best Sweeny Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sweeny Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
905 Sycamore
Sweeny, TX 77480
(979) 491-8300
Sweeny, TX 77480
(979) 491-8300
Grades: PK-5
| 890 students
Rank: #22.
Sweeny J High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 N Elm St
Sweeny, TX 77480
(979) 491-8200
Sweeny, TX 77480
(979) 491-8200
Grades: 6-8
| 449 students
Rank: #33.
Sweeny High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 E Ashley Wilson Rd
Sweeny, TX 77480
(979) 491-8100
Sweeny, TX 77480
(979) 491-8100
Grades: 9-12
| 594 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sweeny Independent School District?
Sweeny Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,933 students.
What is the rank of Sweeny Independent School District?
Sweeny Independent School District is ranked #580 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sweeny Independent School District?
59% of Sweeny Independent School District students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sweeny Independent School District?
Sweeny Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Sweeny Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,195 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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