WHITEHOUSE J H

Located at 406 W MAIN, in WHITEHOUSE, Texas, WHITEHOUSE J H is an average-sized middle school that serves 751 students (grades 6 through 8), overseen by WHITEHOUSE ISD.

Within WHITEHOUSE ISD, which oversees 7 schools and 4,676 students, WHITEHOUSE J H is one campus in the system.

Demographically, WHITEHOUSE J H records that White students make up the majority at 63%; the rest comes out to 15% Hispanic, 13% Black, 5% multiracial, 3% Asian. That mix tracks the wider county fairly closely.

In terms of school funding signals, The school employs 51 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 14.8:1. That tracks the state average closely. An estimated 43% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy. That share is noticeably below Smith County's rate of about 64%.

On a demographically-adjusted basis, WHITEHOUSE J H tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 55.3% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 67.0%.

Around the school, Smith County reports that median household earnings sit near $74,192, roughly 29% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Smith County runs 65 public schools (combined enrollment of about 37,385 students), of which WHITEHOUSE J H is one.

The closest other public school is STANTON-SMITH EL, roughly 0.2 miles away. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around WHITEHOUSE J H. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts WHITEHOUSE J H at 4th of 9; the average score across the group is 61.2%.

WHITEHOUSE J H operates from a town-based location.

Looking at the recent track record. WHITEHOUSE J H's enrollment has changed only slightly since 2018, when it stood at 766 (now 751). Class-load math has pulled in: from 16.3:1 in 2018 to 14.8:1 in 2025.

Inside the community feed, recent activity here tends to focus on pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.