For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 833 students in Hamilton, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 45 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Hamilton, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Hamilton, TX are Hamilton J High School, Hamilton High School and Ann Whitney Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hamilton, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Hamilton have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hamilton, TX (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hamilton J High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
410 S College
Hamilton, TX 76531
(254) 386-8168
Hamilton, TX 76531
(254) 386-8168
Grades: 6-8
| 199 students
Rank: #22.
Hamilton High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
610 S College
Hamilton, TX 76531
(254) 386-8167
Hamilton, TX 76531
(254) 386-8167
Grades: 9-12
| 225 students
Rank: #33.
Ann Whitney Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 S College
Hamilton, TX 76531
(254) 386-8166
Hamilton, TX 76531
(254) 386-8166
Grades: PK-5
| 409 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hamilton, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Hamilton, TX include Hamilton J High School, Hamilton High School and Ann Whitney Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Hamilton, TX?
3 public schools are located in Hamilton, TX.
What percentage of students in Hamilton, TX go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Hamilton, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton, TX?
Hamilton, TX public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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