For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,844 students in Wharton, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 42 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 Elementary School and Wharton J High 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 23% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Wharton have an average ranking of 1/10, 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 (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wharton High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Tiger Ave
Wharton, TX 77488
(979) 532-6800
Wharton, TX 77488
(979) 532-6800
Grades: 9-12
| 570 students
Rank: #22.
Wharton Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2030 E Boling Hwy
Wharton, TX 77488
(979) 532-6882
Wharton, TX 77488
(979) 532-6882
Grades: 2-5
| 476 students
Rank: #33.
Wharton J High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1120 N Rusk St
Wharton, TX 77488
(979) 532-6840
Wharton, TX 77488
(979) 532-6840
Grades: 6-8
| 369 students
Rank: n/an/a
1605 Alabama Rd
Wharton, TX 77488
(979) 532-6866
Wharton, TX 77488
(979) 532-6866
Grades: PK-1
| 429 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 Elementary School and Wharton J High School.
How many public schools are located in Wharton?
4 public schools are located in Wharton.
What percentage of students in Wharton go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Wharton are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wharton?
Wharton 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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