Whitewright: Schools & Education
4 public schools serve Whitewright. Whitewright El is the largest at 389 students (grades -1-5). Total enrollment: 920 students.
- ~415 residents per school (vs Texas ~355).
K-12 Schools
4 K-12 schools serving the area — about 415 residents per school. 18.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
| School Districts · Districts | TEXAS COLLEGE PREPARATORY ACAD, WHITEWRIGHT ISD |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 2 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 4 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 920 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 69 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 13.30 |
| School Statistics · Charter Schools | 1 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 470 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 51.1% |
| Schools Count | 4 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Austin College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 15.5 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Austin College |
| Nearest College · City | Sherman |
| Nearest College · Phone | (903) 813-2000 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 15.5 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (2)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Whitewright Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 200 W Grand St |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (903) 364-2955 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 75491 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 1671 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 5 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 18.0% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12