Total enrollment
627
+35 (+6%) vs SY 2017-18
2 schools in Hico
Texas · Public K-12
Hico, Texas comes in at 2 public K-12 schools on the latest counts, with roughly 627 students total and an average campus size near 314.
7-year change in Hico
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
76%
was 76%
% Hispanic
21%
was 23%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
1,771
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
627
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
2
public K-12
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| HICO EL | Elementary | PK-05 | 303 |
| HICO H S | High | 06-12 | 324 |
About Hico
Hico, Texas is home to 2 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 627 students. By school count, it is a sparse city.
On the level-by-level breakdown, the city consists of 1 elementary, and 1 high.
Schools in Hico average about 314 students each, 48% lower than the Texas norm.
Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment climbed 6%: 592 students in SY 2017-18 versus 627 in SY 2024-25.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Hico discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.