For the 2026 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 7,817 students in Wharton County, TX (there are 3 private schools, serving 351 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Wharton County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Wharton County, TX are East Bernard High School, East Bernard J High School and East Bernard Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wharton County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Wharton County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Wharton County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Bernard High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
723 College St
East Bernard, TX 77435
(979) 335-7519
East Bernard, TX 77435
(979) 335-7519
Gr: 9-12 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
East Bernard J High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
723 College St
East Bernard, TX 77435
(979) 335-7519
East Bernard, TX 77435
(979) 335-7519
Gr: 5-8 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
East Bernard Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
723 College St
East Bernard, TX 77435
(979) 335-7519
East Bernard, TX 77435
(979) 335-7519
Gr: PK-4 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
Louise Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
408 Second St
Louise, TX 77455
(979) 648-2262
Louise, TX 77455
(979) 648-2262
Gr: PK-5 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #55.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2610 Meadow Ln
El Campo, TX 77437
(979) 543-5812
El Campo, TX 77437
(979) 543-5812
Gr: 4-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #66.
Newgulf Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1867 Burning Stone
Boling, TX 77420
(979) 657-2837
Boling, TX 77420
(979) 657-2837
Gr: PK-5 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #77.
Louise J High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
408 Second St
Louise, TX 77455
(979) 648-2262
Louise, TX 77455
(979) 648-2262
Gr: 6-8 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #88.
Iago J High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Gift St
Boling, TX 77420
(979) 657-2826
Boling, TX 77420
(979) 657-2826
Gr: 6-8 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #99.
Hutchins Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1006 Roberts
El Campo, TX 77437
(979) 543-5481
El Campo, TX 77437
(979) 543-5481
Gr: 1-3 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1010.
El Campo Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4010 Fm 2765
El Campo, TX 77437
(979) 543-6362
El Campo, TX 77437
(979) 543-6362
Gr: 6-8 | 707 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1111.
Boling High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
407 Atlantic St
Boling, TX 77420
(979) 657-2816
Boling, TX 77420
(979) 657-2816
Gr: 9-12 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1212.
Wharton Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2030 E Boling Hwy
Wharton, TX 77488
(979) 532-6882
Wharton, TX 77488
(979) 532-6882
Gr: 2-5 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1313.
El Campo High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 W Norris St
El Campo, TX 77437
(979) 543-6341
El Campo, TX 77437
(979) 543-6341
Gr: 9-12 | 1,002 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1414.
Wharton High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
#1 Tiger Ave
Wharton, TX 77488
(979) 532-6800
Wharton, TX 77488
(979) 532-6800
Gr: 9-12 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1515.
Louise High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
408 Second St
Louise, TX 77455
(979) 648-2202
Louise, TX 77455
(979) 648-2202
Gr: 9-12 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1616.
Wharton J High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1120 N Rusk St
Wharton, TX 77488
(979) 532-6840
Wharton, TX 77488
(979) 532-6840
Gr: 6-8 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
1605 Alabama Rd
Wharton, TX 77488
(979) 532-6866
Wharton, TX 77488
(979) 532-6866
Gr: PK-1 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
Ebisd Wcjjaep
Alternative School
106 E Milam
Wharton, TX 77499
(979) 532-2465
Wharton, TX 77499
(979) 532-2465
Gr: 9 | 1 student
Rank: n/an/a
501 W Webb
El Campo, TX 77437
(979) 543-7514
El Campo, TX 77437
(979) 543-7514
Gr: PK-K | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
Wharton County Discretionary Jjaep
Alternative School
106 E Milam St
El Campo, TX 77437
(979) 532-2465
El Campo, TX 77437
(979) 532-2465
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Wharton County, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Wharton County, TX include East Bernard High School, East Bernard J High School and East Bernard Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Wharton County?
21 public schools are located in Wharton County.
What percentage of students in Wharton County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Wharton County are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wharton County?
Wharton County public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Wharton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Wharton County include: Louise High School vs. El Campo High School, Louise Elementary School vs. Hutchins Elementary School, El Campo High School vs. Wharton High School
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