For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 570 students in Wharton, TX.
The top ranked public high school in Wharton, TX is Wharton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wharton, TX public high school have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Wharton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Wharton, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Wharton High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High 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
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 high schools in Wharton, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Wharton, TX include Wharton High School.
How many public high schools are located in Wharton?
1 public high schools are located in Wharton.
What is the racial composition of students in Wharton?
Wharton public high schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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