For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,498 students in Hamilton County, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in Hamilton County, TX are Hamilton High School, Hamilton J High School and Hico 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 45% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), 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 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hamilton County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hamilton High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
610 S College
Hamilton, TX 76531
(254) 386-8167
Hamilton, TX 76531
(254) 386-8167
Gr: 9-12 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Hamilton J High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
410 S College
Hamilton, TX 76531
(254) 386-8168
Hamilton, TX 76531
(254) 386-8168
Gr: 6-8 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Hico Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9th And Cherry St
Hico, TX 76457
(254) 796-2183
Hico, TX 76457
(254) 796-2183
Gr: PK-5 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Ann Whitney Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 S College
Hamilton, TX 76531
(254) 386-8166
Hamilton, TX 76531
(254) 386-8166
Gr: PK-5 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
Hico High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
901 Cedar
Hico, TX 76457
(254) 796-2184
Hico, TX 76457
(254) 796-2184
Gr: 6-12 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Hamilton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
805 Tiger Rd
Hico, TX 76457
(254) 796-2182
Hico, TX 76457
(254) 796-2182
Gr: 6-8 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
P O Box 218
Hico, TX 76457
(254) 796-2184
Hico, TX 76457
(254) 796-2184
Gr: 9-12 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
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 High School, Hamilton J High School and Hico Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Hamilton County?
5 public schools are located in Hamilton County.
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 75% (majority Hispanic).
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