Serving 506 students in grades 9-12, Whitesboro High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 506 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Whitesboro High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Whitesboro High School's student population of 506 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
506 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Learning today Leading Tomorrow
School Rankings
Whitesboro High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whitesboro High School is 0.47, 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
#5643 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
24%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
69%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whitesboro High School's ranking?
Whitesboro High School is ranked #5643 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Whitesboro High School often compared to?
Whitesboro High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pottsboro High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Whitesboro High School?
The graduation rate of Whitesboro High School is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Whitesboro High School?
506 students attend Whitesboro High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Whitesboro High School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Whitesboro High School?
Whitesboro High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Whitesboro High School offer ?
Whitesboro High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Whitesboro High School part of?
Whitesboro High School is part of Whitesboro Independent School District.
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