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2 schools in HICO ISD

Texas · 627 students · 1 city

HICO ISD reports 2 public K-12 schools to NCES, with combined enrollment of roughly 627 Texas students (1 elementary and 1 high).

4-year change in HICO ISD

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
627
+58 (+10%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How HICO ISD ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn TexasIn the US
Enrollment
ranked largest first
627#695 of 760#8,587 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
2#725 of 760N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
12.2:1#162 of 758#2,212 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
48.2%#547 of 750#4,415 of 8,164
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside HICO ISD

Since 2017-18, the 2 district schools that reported both years went from 592 to 627 students (up 6%) and from 51 to 52 full-time teachers (up 2%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
HICO H SHicoHigh06-12324
HICO ELHicoElementaryPK-05303

About HICO ISD

HICO ISD operates 2 public schools across Texas, collectively hosting roughly 627 students.

Looking at the level breakdown, HICO ISD comprises 1 elementary and 1 high school.

On a per-school basis, HICO ISD runs about 314 students per school, 48% meaningfully below the state mean of roughly 606.

Looking at the last 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment grew 10%: 569 students in SY 2020-21 versus 627 in SY 2024-25.

On this page, the community for HICO ISD discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does HICO ISD run?
HICO ISD has 2 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 627 students in Texas.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in HICO ISD?
HICO ISD includes 1 elementary school and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in HICO ISD?
HICO H S is the largest public school in HICO ISD by enrollment, with approximately 324 students.
What grade levels does HICO ISD serve?
HICO ISD serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 2 schools.