For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,801 students in Wharton County, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in Wharton County, TX are East Bernard J High School, Iago J High School and El Campo Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wharton County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Wharton County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Wharton County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Bernard J High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
723 College St
East Bernard, TX 77435
(979) 335-7519
East Bernard, TX 77435
(979) 335-7519
Grades: 5-8
| 302 students
Rank: #22.
Iago J High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Gift St
Boling, TX 77420
(979) 657-2826
Boling, TX 77420
(979) 657-2826
Grades: 6-8
| 284 students
Rank: #33.
El Campo Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4010 Fm 2765
El Campo, TX 77437
(979) 543-6362
El Campo, TX 77437
(979) 543-6362
Grades: 6-8
| 724 students
Rank: #44.
Louise J High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
408 Second St
Louise, TX 77455
(979) 648-2262
Louise, TX 77455
(979) 648-2262
Grades: 6-8
| 122 students
Rank: #55.
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
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 middle schools in Wharton County, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in Wharton County, TX include East Bernard J High School, Iago J High School and El Campo Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Wharton County?
5 public middle schools are located in Wharton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wharton County?
Wharton County public middle schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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