For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 582 students in Hamilton County, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Hamilton County, TX are Hamilton High School and Hico High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hamilton County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Hamilton County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public high schools.
Hamilton County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hamilton High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Hamilton County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hamilton High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
610 S College
Hamilton, TX 76531
(254) 386-8167
Hamilton, TX 76531
(254) 386-8167
Grades: 9-12
| 253 students
Rank: #22.
Hico High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
901 Cedar
Hico, TX 76457
(254) 796-2184
Hico, TX 76457
(254) 796-2184
Grades: 6-12
| 329 students
Hamilton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P O Box 218
Hico, TX 76457
(254) 796-2184
Hico, TX 76457
(254) 796-2184
Grades: 9-12
| 232 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Hamilton County, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Hamilton County, TX include Hamilton High School and Hico High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hamilton County?
2 public high schools are located in Hamilton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton County?
Hamilton County public high schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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