Hemphill Independent School District

1000 Milam St
Hemphill, TX 75948-1950
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Hemphill Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 788 students in Hemphill 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 Hemphill Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
3 Schools
9,273 Schools
# Students
788 Students
5,536,678 Students
# Teachers
76 Teachers
369,015 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Hemphill Independent School District, which is ranked #328 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 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#349 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 30%)
50%
44%
55%
51%
50%
46%
(21-22)
90-94%
90%
(2022-23)
20.8%
23%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.44
0.64
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
8%
54%
% Black
8%
13%
% White
74%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,260 is higher than the state median of $13,371. The school district revenue/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,074 is higher than the state median of $14,099. The school district spending/student has grown by 35% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,260
$13,371
Spending / Student
$17,074
$14,099

Best Hemphill Independent School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hemphill Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1000 Milam St
Hemphill, TX 75948
(409) 787-3371
Gr: 5-8 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Hemphill High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1000 Milam St
Hemphill, TX 75948
(409) 787-3371
Gr: 9-12 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Hemphill Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1000 Milam St
Hemphill, TX 75948
(409) 787-3371
Gr: PK-4 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Hemphill Independent School District?
Hemphill Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 788 students.
What is the rank of Hemphill Independent School District?
Hemphill Independent School District is ranked #328 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hemphill Independent School District?
74% of Hemphill Independent School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hemphill Independent School District?
Hemphill Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Hemphill Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,074 is higher than the state median of $14,099. The school district spending/student has grown by 35% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 788 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : 90-94% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 50% (Top 30%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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