For the 2025-26 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 39% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Hamilton County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public high schools.
Hamilton County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Texas average of 90%.
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 (2025-26)
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.
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%
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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 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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