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8 schools in Wharton

Texas · Public K-12

For a city in Texas, Wharton carries 8 public K-12 campuses, with combined enrollment of about 1,768 students and an average school size near 221.

7-year change in Wharton

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,768
-329 (-16%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
5
+1 (+25%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
9%
was 13%
% Hispanic
63%
was 58%
% Black
25%
was 26%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
C G SIVELLS ELElementaryPK-01399
EBISD WCJJAEPHigh09-091
WHARTON COUNTY DISCRETIONARY JJAEPElementaryM-M·
WHARTON COUNTY JJAEPElementaryM-M·
WHARTON ELElementary02-05478
WHARTON H SHigh09-12566
WHARTON ISD JJAEPElementaryM-M·
WHARTON J HMiddle06-08324

About Wharton

Wharton is a moderately sized Texas city in terms of public-school footprint, with 8 schools and 1,768 students total.

On the school-mix side, the city covers 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 221, lower than the state mean of about 606.

Over the past 7-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,768 students, declined 16% from the 2,097 reported in SY 2017-18. Over that span, Wharton gained 1 school, going from 4 to 5. The Hispanic share of public-school enrollment grew from 58% to 63%.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Wharton discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Wharton, Texas?
There are 8 public K-12 schools in Wharton, with a combined enrollment of about 1,768.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Wharton?
Wharton has 5 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Wharton?
WHARTON H S is the largest public school in Wharton by enrollment, with approximately 566 students.
What school districts serve Wharton?
Wharton is served by 4 public school districts, including WHARTON ISD, EL CAMPO ISD, BOLING ISD, EAST BERNARD ISD.
What grade levels do public schools in Wharton cover?
Public schools in Wharton serve students from pre-K through grade 12.