For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,823 students in Wharton Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Wharton Independent School District 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).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
4 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
1,823 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
122 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Wharton Independent School District, which is ranked #1081 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 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1094 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
46%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.64
# American Indian Students
2 Students
17,916 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
6 Students
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
1,152 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
63%
53%
# Black Students
460 Students
706,008 Students
% Black Students
25%
13%
# White Students
168 Students
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
9%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
8,841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
33 Students
173,807 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
170
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
117
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
136
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
130
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
112
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
116
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
103
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
123
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
93
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
139
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
140
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
149
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
149
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
146
367,397
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,058 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 $15,053 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,058
$13,387
Spending / Student
$15,053
$14,116
Best Wharton Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
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
| 584 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
| 461 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
| 355 students
Rank: n/an/a
1605 Alabama Rd
Wharton, TX 77488
(979) 532-6866
Wharton, TX 77488
(979) 532-6866
Grades: PK-1
| 423 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wharton Independent School District?
Wharton Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,823 students.
What is the rank of Wharton Independent School District?
Wharton Independent School District is ranked #1081 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Wharton Independent School District?
63% of Wharton Independent School District students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wharton Independent School District?
Wharton Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Wharton Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,053 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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