7.7avg / 10

Whitehouse ISD School District

School District · Whitehouse, Texas

Last updated: October 2026

Students: 4,826

Teachers (FTE): 341

Avg Rating

7.7

out of 10

Schools

4 elem, 2 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

4,826

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.2:1

Avg Rating

7.7

out of 10

Schools

4 elem, 2 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

4,826

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.2:1

How this district compares

Texas rank

#77 of 900

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.3

above Texas avg

Per-pupil spending

$10,741

$2,227 vs Texas median

District size

4,826 students

Much larger than Texas median

The short answer

Whitehouse ISD ranks #77 of 900 Texas districts by overall school rating. Whitehouse ISD's schools with real test data average 7.7/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Gus Winston Cain EL (8.8/10), Stanton-Smith EL (8.3/10), and Whitehouse H S (8.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

H L Higgins EL

STAAR proficiency rose +6.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Whitehouse ISD schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Whitehouse ISD

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	Enrollment
1	Gus Winston Cain EL	8.8 / 10	Elementary	—	523
2	Stanton-Smith EL	8.3 / 10	Elementary	—	514
3	Whitehouse H S	8.1 / 10	High	—	1,475
4	Mozelle Brown EL	7.4 / 10	Elementary	—	590
5	Whitehouse J H	7.3 / 10	Middle	—	776
6	H L Higgins EL	7.1 / 10	Elementary	—	599
7	J W Holloway Sixth Grade School	6.8 / 10	Middle	—	349

See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Whitehouse ISD

Whitehouse ISD is a Whitehouse, Texas school district serving 7 schools.The district educates 4,826 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.2:1. District-level spending was $10,741 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 7.7/10, Whitehouse ISD is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Gus Winston Cain EL, which has a composite score of 8.8/10.

In standardized testing, Whitehouse ISD students show an average math proficiency of 79.1% and ELA proficiency of 76.9%.

The district includes 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Whitehouse ISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency79.1%

School

State

Not reported

ELA Proficiency76.9%

School

State

Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Whitehouse ISD with test data.

Schools in Whitehouse ISD

7 schools

Elementary Schools4

Middle Schools2

J W Holloway Sixth Grade School

3496.8

High Schools1

Whitehouse H S

1,4758.1

District Details

State: Texas
City: Whitehouse
Total Enrollment: 4,826
Teachers (FTE): 341
District spending per student: $10,741NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate: 12.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year: 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Whitehouse ISD?

Whitehouse ISD has 7 schools in total — 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Whitehouse ISD?

The average composite rating for Whitehouse ISD is 7.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Whitehouse ISD?

Whitehouse ISD's district-level spending was $10,741 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Whitehouse ISD?

The average student-teacher ratio in Whitehouse ISD is 14.2:1.

What is the top-rated school in Whitehouse ISD?

Gus Winston Cain EL is the highest-rated school in Whitehouse ISD with a composite score of 8.8/10.

What are the test scores in Whitehouse ISD?

Across schools in Whitehouse ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 79.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 76.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Whitehouse ISD compare to other districts in Texas?

Whitehouse ISD has an average school rating of 7.7/10 across 7 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Texas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating: 7.7/10
Math Proficiency: 79.1%
ELA Proficiency: 76.9%

Resources

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.