Top Rankings
Wharton Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,767 students in Wharton Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, 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 25% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), 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 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
5 Schools
9,244 Schools
# Students
1,767 Students
5,524,796 Students
# Teachers
123 Teachers
368,147 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Wharton Independent School District, which is ranked #1087 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 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1095 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
46%
Graduation Rate
92%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)24.3%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.64
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2008–2023. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
63%
54%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
25%
13%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
9%
24%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,101 is higher than the state median of $15,449. The school district revenue/student has grown by 38% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,315 is higher than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 57% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$36 MM
$85,353 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$45 MM
$91,739 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$20,101
$15,449
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$25,315
$16,605
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Wharton Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wharton Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2030 E Boling Hwy
Wharton, TX 77488
(979) 532-6882
Wharton, TX 77488
(979) 532-6882
Gr: 2-5 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Wharton High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
#1 Tiger Ave
Wharton, TX 77488
(979) 532-6800
Wharton, TX 77488
(979) 532-6800
Gr: 9-12 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
Wharton J High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1120 N Rusk St
Wharton, TX 77488
(979) 532-6840
Wharton, TX 77488
(979) 532-6840
Gr: 6-8 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
1605 Alabama Rd
Wharton, TX 77488
(979) 532-6866
Wharton, TX 77488
(979) 532-6866
Gr: PK-1 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wharton Independent School District?
Wharton Independent School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,767 students.
What is the rank of Wharton Independent School District?
Wharton Independent School District is ranked #1087 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
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 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Wharton Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,315 is higher than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 57% over four school years.
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