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Hill County

Texas · Public K-12

In Hill County, 34 public K-12 schools make up the local education system, comprising 16 elementary, 6 middle, and 4 high. Combined enrollment is about 6,430 students.

7-year change in Hill County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
6,430
-241 (-4%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
23
-1 (-4%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
50%
was 54%
% Hispanic
40%
was 34%
% Black
5%
was 8%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
34
12 districts
Enrollment
6,430
NCES CCD
Median income
$64,591
Below Texas avg
Free/reduced lunch
63.8%
Above Texas avg
Elementary
16
1,890 students
Middle
6
1,200 students
High
4
1,466 students
Combined / other
8
1,874 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
HILLSBORO ISD
1,984 students · 12 districts in Hill County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Hill 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
75%
Hispanic
23%
Black
6%
Asian
1%
Two or more
9%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
50%
Hispanic
40%
Black
5%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
18.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
10.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.2%
civilian labor
Median age
41
23.1% under 18

Test scores in Hill County

Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 20 schools ranked. Texas state average: 52.7%.

Top 5 schools (ELA)
  1. ABBOTT SCHOOL· 69.0%
  2. HILLSBORO EL· 69.0%
  3. HILLSBORO J H· 69.0%
  4. BLUM ISD· 65.0%
  5. AQUILLA SCHOOL· 62.0%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
  1. HUBBARD EL· 29.0%
  2. ITASCA MIDDLE· 30.0%
  3. ITASCA EL· 34.0%
  4. WHITNEY INT· 38.0%
  5. MALONE EL· 39.0%

See all 20 schools in Hill County ranked by score →

All schools (34)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
HILLSBORO ELHillsboroElementaryPK-03649·
HILLSBORO H SHillsboroHigh09-12616·
WHITNEY H SWhitneyHigh09-12437·
HILLSBORO INTHillsboroMiddle04-06428·
WHITNEY ELWhitneyElementaryPK-02387·
COVINGTON SCHOOLCovingtonCombinedPK-12353·
BLUM ISDBlumCombinedPK-12334·
AQUILLA SCHOOLAquillaCombinedPK-12332·
WHITNEY MIDDLEWhitneyMiddle06-08329·
WHITNEY INTWhitneyElementary03-05301·
HILLSBORO J HHillsboroMiddle07-08290·
ABBOTT SCHOOLAbbottCombinedPK-12284·
ITASCA ELItascaElementaryPK-05276·
PENELOPE SCHOOLPenelopeCombinedPK-12216·
HUBBARD ELHubbardElementaryPK-05214·
ITASCA H SItascaHigh09-12210·
HUBBARD H SHubbardHigh06-12203·
BYNUM SCHOOLBynumCombinedPK-12187·
MOUNT CALM ISDMount CalmCombinedPK-12168·
ITASCA MIDDLEItascaMiddle06-08151·
MALONE ELMaloneElementaryPK-0863·
HILL CO J J A E PItascaMiddle08-081·
HILL CO J J A E PHillsboroMiddle08-081·
WHITNEY ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION CENTERWhitneyCombined02-120·
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Cities in Hill County

Hillsboro14 schoolsWhitney5 schoolsItasca4 schoolsAquilla2 schoolsHubbard2 schoolsAbbott1 schoolBlum1 schoolBynum1 schoolCovington1 schoolMalone1 schoolMount Calm1 schoolPenelope1 school

About Hill County

In Texas, Hill County is a compact county of about 37,328 residents. 34 public schools across the county educates about 6,430 students between them.

In context, census numbers show the median household earns about $64,591 a year, 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 11%.

On the school-mix side, Hill County covers 16 elementary schools (1,890 students), 6 middle schools (1,200), 4 high schools (1,466), and 8 combined or other schools.

HILLSBORO ISD dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 1,984 students on its own.

Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment decreased 4%: 6,671 students in SY 2017-18 versus 6,430 in SY 2024-25. Over that span, Hill County lost 1 school, going from 24 to 23. Demographically, the Hispanic share of enrollment climbed from 34% to 40%.

On this page, the community for Hill County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Hill County?
Hill County, Texas has 34 public K-12 schools serving approximately 6,430 students.
How many high schools are in Hill County?
Hill County, Texas has 4 public high schools, serving approximately 1,466 students.
How many middle schools are in Hill County?
Hill County, Texas has 6 public middle schools, serving approximately 1,200 students.
How many elementary schools are in Hill County?
Hill County, Texas has 16 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,890 students.
What is the largest school district in Hill County?
HILLSBORO ISD is the largest school district in Hill County, serving approximately 1,984 students. The county contains 12 school districts overall.
How many people live in Hill County?
Hill County has roughly 37,328 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Hill County?
Median household income in Hill County is $64,591, below the Texas average of $66,482. About 10.8% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Hill County?
Approximately 18.0% of adults 25 and older in Hill County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Hill County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 63.8% of students in Hill County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Texas county average of 61.1%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Hill County schools?
Across Hill County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 12.7 to 1.

Hill County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data