Best Schools in Wharton County, TX
Wharton County, TX has 24 public schools (6 high, 6 middle, 11 elementary) serving 9,426 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in Wharton County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Wharton County, TX
The top high schools in Wharton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Bernard H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Bernard Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 293 Students
2. El Campo H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
El Campo Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1062 Students
3. Hallettsville H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hallettsville Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 426 Students
4. Boling H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boling Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 314 Students
5. Wharton H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wharton Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 570 Students
6. Louise H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Louise Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 159 Students
Best Middle Schools in Wharton County, TX
The top middle schools in Wharton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Bernard J H
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Bernard Isd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 302 Students
2. Hallettsville J H
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hallettsville Isd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 306 Students
3. Louise J H
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Louise Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 122 Students
4. Iago J H
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boling Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 284 Students
5. El Campo Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
El Campo Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 724 Students
6. Wharton J H
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wharton Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 369 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Wharton County, TX
The top elementary schools in Wharton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hallettsville El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hallettsville Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 440 Students
2. East Bernard El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Bernard Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 379 Students
3. Newgulf El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boling Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 548 Students
4. Louise El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Louise Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 253 Students
5. Northside El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
El Campo Isd • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 464 Students
6. Hutchins El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
El Campo Isd • Public • Grades 1 - 3 • 709 Students
7. Wharton El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wharton Isd • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 476 Students
8. St Philip The Apostle Catholic School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Philip The Apostle Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 253 Students
9. Myatt El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
El Campo Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 390 Students
10. C G Sivells El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wharton Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 429 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Wharton County, TX
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Wharton County, TX has a total population of 41,570 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Wharton County, TX
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Wharton County, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
27.24 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.00 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
23.24 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Wharton County, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Wharton County, TX.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Wharton County, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Wharton County, TX
How many schools are in Wharton County, TX?
Wharton County, TX has 24 public schools: 6 high schools, 6 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 9,426 students in total.
How do schools in Wharton County perform on state tests?
On average, 24 schools in Wharton County score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in Wharton County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Wharton County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
Best Schools in Cities Near Wharton County, TX
Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Wharton County
5 places in Wharton County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- El Campo (5)
- Wharton (4)
- Boling (3)
- East Bernard (3)
- Louise (3)
School districts (5)
- El Campo Isd (5 schools)
- Wharton Isd (4 schools)
- Boling Isd (3 schools)
- East Bernard Isd (3 schools)
- Louise Isd (3 schools)