Top Rankings
Whitewright Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 801 students in Whitewright Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Whitewright Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% 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
9,283 Schools
# Students
801 Students
5,544,466 Students
# Teachers
72 Teachers
369,214 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Whitewright Independent School District, which is ranked #263 of all 1,194 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#271 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
17%
54%
% Black
3%
13%
% White
72%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,121 is higher than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,084 is less than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,121
$13,352
Spending / Student
$13,084
$14,079
Best Whitewright Independent School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Whitewright Middle School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
315 Highland
Whitewright, TX 75491
(903) 364-2151
Whitewright, TX 75491
(903) 364-2151
Gr: 6-8 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Whitewright High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
304 W Echols Ln
Whitewright, TX 75491
(903) 364-2535
Whitewright, TX 75491
(903) 364-2535
Gr: 9-12 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Whitewright Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
305 Highland Dr
Whitewright, TX 75491
(903) 364-2424
Whitewright, TX 75491
(903) 364-2424
Gr: PK-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Whitewright Independent School District?
Whitewright Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 801 students.
What is the rank of Whitewright Independent School District?
Whitewright Independent School District is ranked #263 out of 1,194 school districts in Texas (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Whitewright Independent School District?
72% of Whitewright Independent School District students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Whitewright Independent School District?
Whitewright Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Whitewright Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,084 is less than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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