For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,899 students in Sweetwater, TX (there are , serving 94 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Sweetwater, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Sweetwater, TX are Sweetwater Intermediate School, East Ridge Elementary School and Sweetwater Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sweetwater, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Sweetwater have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Sweetwater, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sweetwater Intermediate School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
705 E 3rd
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 235-3491
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 235-3491
Grades: 3-5
| 368 students
Rank: #22.
East Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1700 E 12th St
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 235-5282
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 235-5282
Grades: 1-2
| 224 students
Rank: #33.
Sweetwater Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
305 Lamar
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 236-6303
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 236-6303
Grades: 6-8
| 423 students
Rank: #44.
Jp Cowen Achievement Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1205 Ragland
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 235-4371
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 235-4371
Grades: 9-12
| 49 students
Rank: #55.
Sweetwater High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1205 Ragland
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 235-4371
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 235-4371
Grades: 9-12
| 523 students
Rank: n/an/a
1202 Corral St
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 235-3482
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 235-3482
Grades: PK
| 69 students
Rank: n/an/a
1201 Mustang Dr
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 235-9222
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 235-9222
Grades: PK-K
| 243 students
Sweetwater, Texas ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Hobbs Alter Ed Co-op Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
207 Musgrove St
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 928-5813
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 928-5813
Grades: 9-11
| 4 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sweetwater, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Sweetwater, TX include Sweetwater Intermediate School, East Ridge Elementary School and Sweetwater Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Sweetwater?
7 public schools are located in Sweetwater.
What percentage of students in Sweetwater go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Sweetwater are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sweetwater?
Sweetwater public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Sweetwater are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Sweetwater include: Sweetwater High School vs. Sweetwater Intermediate School, Sweetwater Intermediate School vs. Sweetwater High School
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