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Wharton Junior High

Wharton ISD · Wharton County · 1120 N RUSK ST, Wharton, TX 77488

(979)532-6840

1/10
#1370
Rank 1370 out of 1,447
Top 95%
English Language Arts1/10 · #1332 · 8th percentile
Mathematics1/10 · #1324 · 9th percentile
Science1/10 · #1388 · 2nd percentile

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School Overview

Wharton Junior High sits in the small agricultural city of Wharton, about an hour southwest of Houston, where the community is tight-knit and everyone tends to know everyone. The school faces some real academic challenges, and families who prioritize strong test performance may want to weigh their options carefully — though for families rooted in the area, the local connections and community feel can matter just as much as rankings. Wharton itself has a quiet, small-town character with easy access to the Houston metro when needed, making it a decent base for families who prefer rural Texas living without being completely off the grid.

Student Demographics

337 students tested · 2023-24 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
206 (61%)
African American
84 (25%)
White
35 (10%)
Other
12 (4%)

Key Indicators

English Learners73 (22%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged262 (78%)
Students with Disabilities44 (13%)

Staff & Teachers(2023-24)

355
Enrollment
29.9
Teachers (FTE)
11.9:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3
Administrators (FTE)