Top Rankings
Hamilton Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 855 students in Hamilton Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Hamilton Independent School District 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).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
3 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
855 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
82 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Hamilton Independent School District, which is ranked #190 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#187 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.64
# American Indian Students
1 Student
17,916 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
188 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
22%
53%
# Black Students
4 Students
706,008 Students
% Black Students
1%
13%
# White Students
648 Students
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
76%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
12 Students
173,807 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
55
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
44
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
54
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
57
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
76
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
51
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
68
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
68
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
64
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
65
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
69
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
77
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
50
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
57
367,397
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,750 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,050 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,750
$13,387
Spending / Student
$12,050
$14,116
Best Hamilton Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
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
| 197 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
| 253 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
| 405 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hamilton Independent School District?
Hamilton Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 855 students.
What is the rank of Hamilton Independent School District?
Hamilton Independent School District is ranked #190 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton Independent School District?
76% of Hamilton Independent School District students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hamilton Independent School District?
Hamilton Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Hamilton Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,050 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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