For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,919 students in Sweeny Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Sweeny Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
3 Schools
9,245 Schools
# Students
1,919 Students
5,525,134 Students
# Teachers
140 Teachers
368,175 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Sweeny Independent School District, which is ranked #684 of all 1,193 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#687 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)18.3%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
26%
54%
% Black
10%
13%
% White
59%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,133 is higher than the state median of $13,399. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,320 is higher than the state median of $14,129. The school district spending/student has declined by 27% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$33 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,133
$13,399
Spending / Student
$17,320
$14,129
Best Sweeny Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sweeny J High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 N Elm St
Sweeny, TX 77480
(979) 491-8200
Sweeny, TX 77480
(979) 491-8200
Gr: 6-8 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Sweeny Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
905 Sycamore
Sweeny, TX 77480
(979) 491-8300
Sweeny, TX 77480
(979) 491-8300
Gr: PK-5 | 869 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Sweeny High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 E Ashley Wilson Rd
Sweeny, TX 77480
(979) 491-8100
Sweeny, TX 77480
(979) 491-8100
Gr: 9-12 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sweeny Independent School District?
Sweeny Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,919 students.
What is the rank of Sweeny Independent School District?
Sweeny Independent School District is ranked #684 out of 1,193 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Sweeny Independent School District?
59% of Sweeny Independent School District students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sweeny Independent School District?
Sweeny Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Sweeny Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,320 is higher than the state median of $14,129. The school district spending/student has declined by 27% over four school years.
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