Top 5 Best Hamilton County Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,440 students in Hamilton County, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 45 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Hamilton County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Hamilton County, TX are Hamilton J High School, Hamilton High School and Ann Whitney Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hamilton County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Hamilton County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Hamilton County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hamilton J High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
410 S College
Hamilton, TX 76531
(254) 386-8168
Grades: 6-8
| 184 students
Rank: #22.
Hamilton High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
610 S College
Hamilton, TX 76531
(254) 386-8167
Grades: 9-12
| 236 students
Rank: #33.
Ann Whitney Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
400 S College
Hamilton, TX 76531
(254) 386-8166
Grades: PK-5
| 397 students
Rank: #44.
Hico High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
901 Cedar
Hico, TX 76457
(254) 796-2184
Grades: 6-12
| 290 students
Rank: #55.
Hico Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9th And Cherry St
Hico, TX 76457
(254) 796-2183
Grades: PK-5
| 333 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Hamilton County, TX

Hamilton County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
805 Tiger Rd
Hico, TX 76457
(254) 796-2182
Grades: 6-8
| 128 students
P O Box 218
Hico, TX 76457
(254) 796-2184
Grades: 9-12
| 232 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Hamilton County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Hamilton County, TX include Hamilton J High School, Hamilton High School and Ann Whitney Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Hamilton County?
5 public schools are located in Hamilton County.
What percentage of students in Hamilton County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Hamilton County are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton County?
Hamilton County public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

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