Public schools in Sweetwater, TX
6 open public schools with an address in Sweetwater, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,806
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.9:1
Texas median 14.5:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Sweetwater public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Sweetwater, TX: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,806 students, an average of 301 per school. The largest campus is Sweetwater H S (553 students), and the largest elementary school is Sweetwater Int (353).
Every listed school belongs to Sweetwater ISD. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 12.9:1, lower than the statewide school median of 14.5:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 69% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Sweetwater
Elementary schools in Sweetwater
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Ridge El Sweetwater ISD | 01–03 | 205 | 12:1 | |
| Southeast El Sweetwater ISD | PK–KG | 157 | 12.6:1 | |
| Sweetwater Int Sweetwater ISD | 04–05 | 353 | 13.3:1 |
Middle schools in Sweetwater
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweetwater Middle Sweetwater ISD | 06–08 | 372 | 13.1:1 |
High schools in Sweetwater
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweetwater H S Sweetwater ISD | 09–12 | 553 | 12.3:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Sweetwater
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Early Childhood Center Sweetwater ISD | PK–PK | 166 | 25.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White36.4%
- Hispanic54.5%
- Black5%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial2.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Sweetwater schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,806 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Sweetwater
How many public schools are in Sweetwater, TX?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Sweetwater: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 1,806 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Sweetwater?
All listed public schools with an address in Sweetwater belong to Sweetwater ISD. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Sweetwater?
Sweetwater H S reported the largest high-school enrollment in Sweetwater, with 553 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Sweetwater?
No school with an address in Sweetwater is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Texas.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Sweetwater schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Sweetwater public schools is 12.9:1, lower than the Texas school median of 14.5:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Sweetwater guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Texas cities