Best Public Schools in Wortham, TX

The city of Wortham, Texas is home to three schools that serve students from elementary through high school: Wortham Elementary, Wortham High School, and Wortham Middle. These schools operate under the Wortham Independent School District (Isd).

Among the standout schools, Wortham High School stands out with a high 4-year graduation rate of 97.6% and a low dropout rate of 0.6%. The school also outperforms the state average on STAAR EOC exams in English I and English II Reading. In contrast, Wortham Elementary performs above the district and state averages on 3rd and 4th grade STAAR Reading and Math exams, but falls below the state average on 5th grade STAAR Reading, Math, and Science exams.

The data also reveals significant disparities in funding and student demographics across the schools. Wortham High School spends nearly $5,600 more per student than Wortham Elementary, which could contribute to the performance differences observed. Additionally, the racial demographics of the schools do not fully reflect the overall population of Wortham, with a higher percentage of White students and lower percentages of Hispanic and African American students compared to the district and state.