For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,761 students in Wharton County, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Wharton County, TX are East Bernard J High School, Louise J High School and Iago J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wharton County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Wharton County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Wharton County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Bernard J High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
723 College St
East Bernard, TX 77435
(979) 335-7519
East Bernard, TX 77435
(979) 335-7519
Gr: 5-8 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Louise J High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
408 Second St
Louise, TX 77455
(979) 648-2262
Louise, TX 77455
(979) 648-2262
Gr: 6-8 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
Iago J High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Gift St
Boling, TX 77420
(979) 657-2826
Boling, TX 77420
(979) 657-2826
Gr: 6-8 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #44.
El Campo Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4010 Fm 2765
El Campo, TX 77437
(979) 543-6362
El Campo, TX 77437
(979) 543-6362
Gr: 6-8 | 699 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #55.
Wharton J High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1120 N Rusk St
Wharton, TX 77488
(979) 532-6840
Wharton, TX 77488
(979) 532-6840
Gr: 6-8 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Wharton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1619 M L K Blvd
Wharton, TX 77488
(979) 532-6882
Wharton, TX 77488
(979) 532-6882
Gr: 4-6 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
500 Abell St
Wharton, TX 77488
(979) 532-6262
Wharton, TX 77488
(979) 532-6262
Gr: PK-1 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Wharton County, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Wharton County, TX include East Bernard J High School, Louise J High School and Iago J High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Wharton County?
5 public middle schools are located in Wharton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wharton County?
Wharton County public middle schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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