For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,919 students in 77480, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 89 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 77480, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 77480, TX are Sweeny J High School, Sweeny Elementary School and Sweeny High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 77480 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 77480, TX have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77480, TX Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sweeny J High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 N Elm St
Sweeny, TX 77480
(979) 491-8200
Sweeny, TX 77480
(979) 491-8200
Gr: 6-8 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Sweeny Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
905 Sycamore
Sweeny, TX 77480
(979) 491-8300
Sweeny, TX 77480
(979) 491-8300
Gr: PK-5 | 869 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Sweeny High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 E Ashley Wilson Rd
Sweeny, TX 77480
(979) 491-8100
Sweeny, TX 77480
(979) 491-8100
Gr: 9-12 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 77480, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 77480, TX include Sweeny J High School, Sweeny Elementary School and Sweeny High School.
How many public schools are located in 77480?
3 public schools are located in 77480.
What percentage of students in 77480 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 77480 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 77480?
77480 public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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