For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,454 students in Whitney 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 Whitney Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% 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
5 Schools
9,244 Schools
# Students
1,454 Students
5,524,796 Students
# Teachers
110 Teachers
368,147 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Whitney Independent School District, which is ranked #706 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 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#690 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
90%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)17.9%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.64
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
26%
54%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
4%
13%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
66%
24%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,251 is higher than the state median of $15,449. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,113 is less than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$85,353 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$21 MM
$91,739 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$16,251
$15,449
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$14,113
$16,605
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Whitney Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Whitney Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
185 Hcr 1240
Whitney, TX 76692
(254) 694-6768
Whitney, TX 76692
(254) 694-6768
Gr: 6-8 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Whitney High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1400 N Brazos
Whitney, TX 76692
(254) 694-3457
Whitney, TX 76692
(254) 694-3457
Gr: 9-12 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Whitney Intermediate School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 S San Jacinto
Whitney, TX 76692
(254) 694-7303
Whitney, TX 76692
(254) 694-7303
Gr: 3-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
Whitney Alternative Education Center
Alternative School
1501 N Brazos St
Whitney, TX 76692
(254) 694-8379
Whitney, TX 76692
(254) 694-8379
Gr: 2-12
Rank: n/an/a
308 S Bosque
Whitney, TX 76692
(254) 694-3456
Whitney, TX 76692
(254) 694-3456
Gr: PK-2 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Whitney Independent School District?
Whitney Independent School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,454 students.
What is the rank of Whitney Independent School District?
Whitney Independent School District is ranked #706 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 Whitney Independent School District?
66% of Whitney Independent School District students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Whitney Independent School District?
Whitney Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Whitney Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,113 is less than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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