Wortham Independent School District

201 S 4th St
Wortham, TX 76693
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 535 students in Wortham Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Wortham Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% 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
9,273 Schools
# Students
535 Students
5,536,678 Students
# Teachers
40 Teachers
369,015 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Wortham Independent School District, which is ranked #878 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 80% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#864 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
37%
44%
40%
51%
25-29%
46%
(21-22)
≥80%
90%
(2022-23)
13%
23%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
29%
54%
% Black
9%
13%
% White
55%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,804 is higher than the state median of $13,371. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,050 is less than the state median of $14,099. The school district spending/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,804
$13,371
Spending / Student
$10,050
$14,099

Best Wortham Independent School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wortham Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
200 S 5th St
Wortham, TX 76693
(254) 765-3523
Gr: 6-8 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Wortham High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
109 S 5th St
Wortham, TX 76693
(254) 765-3094
Gr: 9-12 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Wortham Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
200 S 4th St
Wortham, TX 76693
(254) 765-3523
Gr: PK-5 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Wortham Independent School District?
Wortham Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 535 students.
What is the rank of Wortham Independent School District?
Wortham Independent School District is ranked #878 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 Wortham Independent School District?
55% of Wortham Independent School District students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wortham Independent School District?
Wortham Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Wortham Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,050 is less than the state median of $14,099. The school district spending/student has declined by 16% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 535 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : ≥80% (Top 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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