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Hamilton County

Texas · Public K-12

6 public schools serving approximately 1,769 students, in a county of 8,406 residents.

Schools
6
3 districts
Enrollment
1,769
NCES CCD
Median income
$58,219
Below Texas avg
Free/reduced lunch
55.0%
Below Texas avg
Elementary
2
schools
Middle
1
schools
High
2
schools
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
HAMILTON ISD
817 students · 3 districts in Hamilton County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Hamilton County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
84%
Hispanic
14%
Black
2%
Asian
0%
Two or more
12%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
79%
Hispanic
n/r
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
26.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
14.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.4%
civilian labor
Median age
44
22.5% under 18

All schools (6)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
ANN WHITNEY ELHamiltonElementaryPK-05397·
HICO ELHicoElementaryPK-05333·
JONESBORO SCHOOLJonesboroOtherPK-12329·
HICO H SHicoHigh06-12290·
HAMILTON H SHamiltonHigh09-12236·
HAMILTON J HHamiltonMiddle06-08184·

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve Hamilton County?
There are 6 public K-12 schools in Hamilton County, Texas, with a combined enrollment of about 1,769.
How many high schools are in Hamilton County?
Hamilton County, Texas has 2 public high schools, along with 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools.
What is the largest school district in Hamilton County?
HAMILTON ISD is the largest school district in Hamilton County, serving approximately 817 students. The county contains 3 school districts overall.
What is the population of Hamilton County?
Hamilton County, Texas has a population of approximately 8,406, with a median age of 44. About 22.5% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Hamilton County?
Median household income in Hamilton County is $58,219, below the Texas average of $66,482. About 14.2% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Hamilton County?
Approximately 26.8% of adults 25 and older in Hamilton County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Hamilton County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 55.0% of students in Hamilton County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Texas county average of 61.2%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Hamilton County schools?
Across Hamilton County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 11.0 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Hamilton County?
Hamilton County residents are approximately 84% White, 14% Hispanic, 2% Black, 12% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Hamilton County is owner-occupied?
Hamilton County has about 4,372 housing units, of which roughly 78.7% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data