For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 567 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 schools 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 Wharton have an average ranking of 1/10, 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 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 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Wharton, TX (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 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
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Alternative School
106 E Milam
Wharton, TX 77499
(979) 532-2465
Wharton, TX 77499
(979) 532-2465
Gr: 9 | 1 student
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?
2 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 75% (majority Hispanic).
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