Hico J High School (Closed 2014)

805 Tiger Rd
Hico, TX 76457

( shown in map)

Hico J High School serves 128 students in grades 6-8.

The percentage of students achieving was 80-84% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving was 75-79% (which was approximately equal to the Texas state average of 78%).

The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment was 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered

Grades 6-8

View Data

Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Hico J High School
6	36
7	43
8	49

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Total Students

128 students

View Data

Total Students Trends Over Years (2002-2023)
Year	Hico J High School
2023	128
2022	128
2021	128
2020	128
2019	128
2018	128
2017	128
2016	128
2015	128
2013	128
2012	141
2011	144
2010	135
2009	144
2008	155
2007	165
2006	199
2005	184
2004	189
2003	173
2002	153

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Total Classroom Teachers

11 teachers

View Data

Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2002-2023)
Year	Hico J High School
2023	11
2022	11
2021	11
2020	11
2019	11
2018	11
2017	11
2016	11
2015	11
2013	11
2012	11
2011	12
2010	14
2009	14
2008	15
2007	16
2006	16
2005	16
2004	18
2003	17
2002	16

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

School Rankings

This School

State Level (TX)

(12-13)

80-84%

78%

View Data

Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2010-2013)
Year	Hico J High School	Texas	Hico Independent School District
2013	82%	78%	91%
2012	87%	83%	90%
2011	87%	84%	89%
2010	95%	83%	91%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

(12-13)

75-79%

78%

View Data

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2010-2013)
Year	Hico J High School	Texas	Hico Independent School District
2013	77%	78%	83%
2012	87%	88%	90%
2011	92%	88%	91%
2010	92%	88%	92%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

14:1

View Data

Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2002-2023)
Year	Hico J High School	Texas	Hico Independent School District
2023	12:1	14:1	11:1
2022	12:1	14:1	11:1
2021	12:1	14:1	11:1
2020	12:1	15:1	12:1
2019	12:1	15:1	12:1
2018	12:1	15:1	11:1
2017	12:1	15:1	11:1
2016	12:1	15:1	11:1
2015	12:1	15:1	11:1
2013	12:1	15:1	11:1
2012	12:1	15:1	11:1
2011	12:1	15:1	11:1
2010	10:1	15:1	11:1
2009	10:1	14:1	11:1
2008	11:1	14:1	12:1
2007	10:1	15:1	12:1
2006	12:1	15:1	11:1
2005	12:1	15:1	12:1
2004	11:1	15:1	13:1
2003	10:1	15:1	12:1
2002	10:1	15:1	12:1

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

View Data

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2005-2006)
Year	Hico J High School	Texas	Hico Independent School District
2006	1%	3%
2005	1%	3%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Hispanic

24%

53%

View Data

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2002-2023)
Year	Hico J High School	Texas	Hico Independent School District
2023	24%	53%	23%
2022	24%	53%	22%
2021	24%	53%	22%
2020	24%	53%	22%
2019	24%	53%	22%
2018	24%	52%	25%
2017	24%	52%	25%
2016	24%	52%	25%
2015	24%	52%	25%
2013	24%	51%	25%
2012	17%	51%	25%
2011	18%	50%	25%
2010	16%	49%	21%
2009	19%	48%	21%
2008	20%	47%	22%
2007	23%	46%	20%
2006	23%	46%	19%
2005	23%	45%	18%
2004	21%	44%	18%
2003	18%	43%	19%
2002	18%	42%	19%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Black

n/a

13%

View Data

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2005-2008)
Year	Hico J High School	Texas	Hico Independent School District
2008	1%	14%	1%
2007	1%	14%	1%
2005	1%	14%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

White

76%

25%

View Data

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2002-2023)
Year	Hico J High School	Texas	Hico Independent School District
2023	76%	26%	75%
2022	76%	26%	75%
2021	76%	26%	76%
2020	76%	27%	76%
2019	76%	27%	76%
2018	76%	28%	75%
2017	76%	28%	75%
2016	76%	29%	75%
2015	76%	29%	75%
2013	76%	30%	75%
2012	83%	31%	75%
2011	82%	31%	75%
2010	84%	33%	79%
2009	80%	34%	77%
2008	78%	35%	77%
2007	75%	36%	79%
2006	75%	36%	82%
2005	75%	38%	82%
2004	78%	39%	81%
2003	81%	40%	80%
2002	82%	41%	81%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

0.37

0.64

View Data

Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2002-2023)
Year	Hico J High School	Texas	Hico Independent School District
2023	0.37	0.64	0.39
2022	0.37	0.64	0.40
2021	0.37	0.64	0.38
2020	0.37	0.63	0.38
2019	0.37	0.63	0.38
2018	0.37	0.64	0.38
2017	0.37	0.64	0.38
2016	0.37	0.63	0.38
2015	0.37	0.63	0.38
2013	0.37	0.64	0.39
2012	0.29	0.64	0.39
2011	0.30	0.64	0.38
2010	0.27	0.64	0.34
2009	0.32	0.64	0.35
2008	0.35	0.64	0.36
2007	0.39	0.64	0.34
2006	0.38	0.64	0.31
2005	0.38	0.64	0.31
2004	0.35	0.64	0.31
2003	0.31	0.64	0.32
2002	0.30	0.64	0.32

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Eligible for

43%

57%

View Data

Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2002-2023)
Year	Hico J High School	Texas	Hico Independent School District
2023	43%	57%	45%
2022	43%	57%	49%
2021	43%	56%	46%
2020	43%	56%	46%
2019	43%	56%	46%
2018	42%	53%	46%
2017	42%	53%	46%
2016	42%	53%	46%
2015	42%	52%	49%
2013	43%	53%	47%
2012	14%	44%	15%
2011	18%	44%	19%
2010	20%	43%	20%
2009	23%	40%	24%
2008	27%	39%	25%
2007	22%	39%	21%
2006	29%	40%	29%
2005	26%	39%	27%
2004	42%	39%	33%
2003	32%	39%	35%
2002	34%	38%	33%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Eligible for

View Data

Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2002-2023)
Year	Hico J High School	Texas	Hico Independent School District
2023	9%	5%	7%
2022	9%	4%	3%
2021	9%	4%	7%
2020	9%	4%	7%
2019	9%	4%	7%
2018	8%	6%	9%
2017	8%	6%	9%
2016	8%	6%	8%
2015	8%	6%	8%
2013	9%	7%	10%
2012	12%	7%	12%
2011	15%	7%	12%
2010	13%	8%	11%
2009	10%	8%	11%
2008	14%	8%	16%
2007	15%	8%	15%
2006	13%	8%	13%
2005	15%	8%	13%
2004	11%	7%	13%
2003	14%	7%	13%
2002	8%	7%	12%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Hico Independent School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average).

How many students attend Hico J High School?

128 students attend Hico J High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

76% of Hico J High School students are White, and 24% of students are Hispanic.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Hico J High School?

Hico J High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.

What grades does Hico J High School offer ?

Hico J High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8

What school district is Hico J High School part of?

Hico J High School is part of Hico Independent School District.

Recent Articles

January 24, 2026

Back-to-School Tech & Online Learning Readiness Checklist

A 2026 guide to back-to-school tech & online learning readiness, helping families prepare devices, connectivity, skills, and safety.

January 24, 2026

How Public Schools Prepare for College in High School

Learn how public schools prepare for college and what parents should look for as students begin high school. Updated for 2026.

January 24, 2026

School Choice in 2026: What Parents Must Know

Explore how school choice is reshaping U.S. education in 2026, with updated trends, enrollment data, costs, policies, and practical guidance for parents.