Top Rankings
Hamilton Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 823 students in Hamilton Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Hamilton Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
3 Schools
9,244 Schools
# Students
823 Students
5,524,796 Students
# Teachers
77 Teachers
368,147 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hamilton Independent School District, which is ranked #268 of all 1,193 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#261 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)17.1%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.64
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
Showing 2004–2022. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
25%
54%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
13%
% White
73%
24%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,202 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,449. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,480 is less than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$85,353 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$13 MM
$91,739 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$15,202
$15,449
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$15,480
$16,605
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Hamilton Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hamilton High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
610 S College
Hamilton, TX 76531
(254) 386-8167
Hamilton, TX 76531
(254) 386-8167
Gr: 9-12 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Hamilton J High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
410 S College
Hamilton, TX 76531
(254) 386-8168
Hamilton, TX 76531
(254) 386-8168
Gr: 6-8 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Ann Whitney Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 S College
Hamilton, TX 76531
(254) 386-8166
Hamilton, TX 76531
(254) 386-8166
Gr: PK-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hamilton Independent School District?
Hamilton Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 823 students.
What is the rank of Hamilton Independent School District?
Hamilton Independent School District is ranked #268 out of 1,193 school districts in Texas (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton Independent School District?
73% of Hamilton Independent School District students are White, 25% 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 11:1, 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 $15,480 is less than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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