For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 584 students in 77488, TX.
The top-ranked public high school in 77488, TX is Wharton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 77488 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 77488, TX have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 77488 have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
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 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77488, TX Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
77488, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1619 M L K Blvd
Wharton, TX 77488
(979) 532-6882
Wharton, TX 77488
(979) 532-6882
Gr: 4-6 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
500 Abell St
Wharton, TX 77488
(979) 532-6262
Wharton, TX 77488
(979) 532-6262
Gr: PK-1 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 77488, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in 77488, TX include Wharton High School.
How many public high schools are located in 77488?
1 public high schools are located in 77488.
What is the racial composition of students in 77488?
77488 public high schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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