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Wellington Independent School District

609 15th St
Wellington, TX 79095-3603
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Wellington Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 544 students in Wellington Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Wellington Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="overview">Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
3 Schools
9,303 Schools
# Students
544 Students
5,525,158 Students
# Teachers
55 Teachers
374,464 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="student-by-grade">Student By Grade
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="district-rank">District Rank
Wellington Independent School District, which is ranked #411 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#425 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 50%)
46%
44%
55%
51%
45-49%
46%
(21-22)
≥90%
90%
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethnicity">Students by Ethnicity:
0.55
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
44%
53%
% Black
3%
13%
% White
51%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,004 is higher than the state median of $13,398. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,494 is less than the state median of $14,129. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,004
$13,398
Spending / Student
$13,494
$14,129

Best Wellington Independent School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wellington Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
606 16th St
Wellington, TX 79095
(806) 447-3112
Gr: PK-5 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Wellington High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
811 15th St
Wellington, TX 79095
(806) 447-3172
Gr: 9-12 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Wellington J High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1504 Amarillo St
Wellington, TX 79095
(806) 447-3152
Gr: 6-8 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wellington Independent School District?
Wellington Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 544 students.
What is the rank of Wellington Independent School District?
Wellington Independent School District is ranked #411 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wellington Independent School District?
51% of Wellington Independent School District students are White, 44% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wellington Independent School District?
Wellington Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Wellington Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,494 is less than the state median of $14,129. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 544 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50% in TX)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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