Sweeny Independent School District is a public school district

School district

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 based in Sweeny

Sweeny, Texas

Sweeny is a city in Brazoria County, Texas, USA. The population was 3,624 at the 2000 census, 7,316 if you include unincorporated areas of Sweeny. The city's motto is "A City With Pride", and is the westernmost incorporated town in the county.-Demographics:...

, Texas

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The district is approximately 177.3 square miles (459.2 km²) and serves the City of Sweeny and surrounding area. The mascot of the High School is the Bulldog

Bulldog

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, the mascot of the Junior High is the Friskie.

In 2009, the school district was rated "academically acceptable

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Schools

The school district operates three schools.

• Sweeny High School (Grades 9-12)
• Sweeny Junior High School (Grades 6-8)
• Sweeny Elementary School (Grades K-5)