For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,398 students in Wharton County, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Wharton County, TX are East Bernard High School, Boling High School and El Campo High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wharton County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Wharton County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Wharton County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is El Campo High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Wharton County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Bernard High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
723 College St
East Bernard, TX 77435
(979) 335-7519
East Bernard, TX 77435
(979) 335-7519
Grades: 9-12
| 293 students
Rank: #22.
Boling High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
407 Atlantic St
Boling, TX 77420
(979) 657-2816
Boling, TX 77420
(979) 657-2816
Grades: 9-12
| 314 students
Rank: #33.
El Campo High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 W Norris St
El Campo, TX 77437
(979) 543-6341
El Campo, TX 77437
(979) 543-6341
Grades: 9-12
| 1,062 students
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
Louise High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
408 Second St
Louise, TX 77455
(979) 648-2202
Louise, TX 77455
(979) 648-2202
Grades: 9-12
| 159 students
Wharton County 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 high schools in Wharton County, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Wharton County, TX include East Bernard High School, Boling High School and El Campo High School.
How many public high schools are located in Wharton County?
5 public high schools are located in Wharton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wharton County?
Wharton County public high schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Wharton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Wharton County include: Louise High School vs. El Campo High School, East Bernard High School vs. Wharton High School, Boling High School vs. Wharton High School
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