Public schools in Whitney, TX
5 open public schools with an address in Whitney, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,454
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.2:1
Texas median 14.5:1
Charter schools
0
1 virtual
An overview of Whitney public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Whitney, TX: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,454 students, an average of 291 per school. The largest campus is Whitney H S (437 students), and the largest elementary school is Whitney El (387).
Every listed school belongs to Whitney 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 14.2:1, similar to 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.
School choice options include 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 67% 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 Whitney
Elementary schools in Whitney
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitney El Whitney ISD | PK–02 | 387 | 15.2:1 | |
| Whitney Int Whitney ISD | 03–05 | 301 | 14.7:1 |
Middle schools in Whitney
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitney Middle Whitney ISD | 06–08 | 329 | 13.7:1 |
High schools in Whitney
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitney H S Whitney ISD · Virtual | 09–12 | 437 | 10.9:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Whitney
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitney Alternative Education Center Whitney ISD · Alternative School | 02–12 | 0 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White65.9%
- Hispanic26%
- Black3.4%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 4 Whitney schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,454 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Whitney
How many public schools are in Whitney, TX?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Whitney: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 1,454 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Whitney?
All listed public schools with an address in Whitney belong to Whitney 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 Whitney?
Whitney H S reported the largest high-school enrollment in Whitney, with 437 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Whitney?
No school with an address in Whitney 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 Whitney schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Whitney public schools is 14.2:1, similar to 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 Whitney 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