White Oak High School is a public high school located in the city of White Oak, Texas, in Gregg County, United States and classified as a 3A school by the University Interscholastic League. It is a part of the White Oak Independent School District located in west central Gregg County.
Serving 406 students in grades 9-12, White Oak High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 406 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: White Oak High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in White Oak, TX, encompassing approximately 16 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 3.1 miles from the school to the zone's edge and the furthest point being 5.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
White Oak High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
White Oak High School's student population of 406 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
406 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
White Oak High School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of White Oak High School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1903 out of 8096 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
83%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.8%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Maroon
School Mascot
Roughnecks/ladynecks
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is White Oak High School's ranking?
White Oak High School is ranked #1903 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are White Oak High School often compared to?
White Oak High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sabine High School, Big Sandy High School, Georgetown High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of White Oak High School?
The graduation rate of White Oak High School is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend White Oak High School?
406 students attend White Oak High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of White Oak High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of White Oak High School?
White Oak High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does White Oak High School offer ?
White Oak High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is White Oak High School part of?
White Oak High School is part of White Oak Independent School District.
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