For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,933 students in Sweeny, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 91 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Sweeny, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Sweeny, TX are Sweeny Elementary School, Sweeny J High School and Sweeny High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sweeny, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Sweeny have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sweeny, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sweeny Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
905 Sycamore
Sweeny, TX 77480
(979) 491-8300
Sweeny, TX 77480
(979) 491-8300
Grades: PK-5
| 890 students
Rank: #22.
Sweeny J High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 N Elm St
Sweeny, TX 77480
(979) 491-8200
Sweeny, TX 77480
(979) 491-8200
Grades: 6-8
| 449 students
Rank: #33.
Sweeny High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 E Ashley Wilson Rd
Sweeny, TX 77480
(979) 491-8100
Sweeny, TX 77480
(979) 491-8100
Grades: 9-12
| 594 students
Sweeny, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Brazoria County J J A E P Elementary School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1310 N Elm St
Sweeny, TX 77480
(979) 491-8000
Sweeny, TX 77480
(979) 491-8000
Grades: 9
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sweeny, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Sweeny, TX include Sweeny Elementary School, Sweeny J High School and Sweeny High School.
How many public schools are located in Sweeny?
3 public schools are located in Sweeny.
What percentage of students in Sweeny go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Sweeny are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sweeny?
Sweeny public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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