Top Rankings
Whitewright Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 794 students in Whitewright Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Whitewright Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
3 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
794 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
66 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Whitewright Independent School District, which is ranked #230 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#220 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
0.64
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
17%
53%
% Black
3%
13%
% White
73%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,254 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,199 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,254
$13,387
Spending / Student
$13,199
$14,116
Best Whitewright Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Whitewright Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
315 Highland
Whitewright, TX 75491
(903) 364-2151
Whitewright, TX 75491
(903) 364-2151
Grades: 6-8
| 185 students
Rank: #22.
Whitewright High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
304 W Echols Ln
Whitewright, TX 75491
(903) 364-2535
Whitewright, TX 75491
(903) 364-2535
Grades: 9-12
| 244 students
Rank: #33.
Whitewright Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
305 Highland Dr
Whitewright, TX 75491
(903) 364-2424
Whitewright, TX 75491
(903) 364-2424
Grades: PK-5
| 365 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Whitewright Independent School District?
Whitewright Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 794 students.
What is the rank of Whitewright Independent School District?
Whitewright Independent School District is ranked #230 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Whitewright Independent School District?
73% of Whitewright Independent School District students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Whitewright Independent School District?
Whitewright Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, 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 $13,199 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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