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Whitewright Independent School District

Public school districtGrades PK–12

Serves Whitewright.

Students
801
Schools
3
Spent per student
$13,161
TX $12,815
Students per teacher
11:1
Free or reduced lunch
46%
Debt
$18.0M
fiscal 2024
The gist

What stands out about Whitewright Independent School District

  • School Grade A−: better than 81% of Texas districts
  • Math proficiency 21 pts above the state
  • 11 students per teacher
  • Enrollment up 7.8% since 2020
  • Debt of $18.0M, about $22,484 per student

Where would my kid go?

The school path for Whitewright.

PK–5Whitewright ElThis district
6–8Whitewright MiddleThis district
9–12Whitewright H SThis district

Test scores vs. TX

2020–21
Math proficiency57%
State average 36.5%
Graduation rate (4-year)92%
State average 90.2%

Where the money goes

fiscal 2024
$13,161 per student · 3% above TX
Spending
Classroom instruction 62%Support & administration 34%Other 5%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 42%State 52%Federal 5%

U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.

Enrollment over time
743’20
755’21
788’22
794’23
801’24

Up 7.8% since 2020.

Students
White 72%Hispanic 16%Two or more races 8%Black 3%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%

Schools in the district

3 public schools.

District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.

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