For the 2026-27 school year, there are 12 public high schools serving 3,280 students in Hill County, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in Hill County, TX are Abbott School, Bynum School and Blum Isd. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hill County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Hill County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public high schools.
Hill County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hillsboro High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Hill County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Abbott School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
219 S First St
Abbott, TX 76621
(254) 582-3011
Abbott, TX 76621
(254) 582-3011
Gr: PK-12 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Bynum School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
704 Toliver Ave
Bynum, TX 76631
(254) 531-2341
Bynum, TX 76631
(254) 531-2341
Gr: PK-12 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Blum Isd
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
310 S Ave F
Blum, TX 76627
(254) 874-5231
Blum, TX 76627
(254) 874-5231
Gr: PK-12 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Aquilla School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
404 N Richards
Aquilla, TX 76622
(254) 694-3770
Aquilla, TX 76622
(254) 694-3770
Gr: PK-12 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Hillsboro High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1600 Abbott Ave
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 582-4100
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 582-4100
Gr: 9-12 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #66.
Hubbard High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1803 W Hwy 31
Hubbard, TX 76648
(254) 576-2549
Hubbard, TX 76648
(254) 576-2549
Gr: 6-12 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #77.
Penelope School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
309 Ave D
Penelope, TX 76676
(254) 533-2215
Penelope, TX 76676
(254) 533-2215
Gr: PK-12 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #88.
Whitney High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1400 N Brazos
Whitney, TX 76692
(254) 694-3457
Whitney, TX 76692
(254) 694-3457
Gr: 9-12 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #99.
Covington School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 N Main St
Covington, TX 76636
(254) 854-2215
Covington, TX 76636
(254) 854-2215
Gr: PK-12 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1010.
Itasca High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
123 N College
Itasca, TX 76055
(254) 687-2922
Itasca, TX 76055
(254) 687-2922
Gr: 9-12 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1111.
Mount Calm Isd
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 N Coates E
Mount Calm, TX 76673
(254) 993-2611
Mount Calm, TX 76673
(254) 993-2611
Gr: PK-12 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
Whitney Alternative Education Center
Alternative School
1501 N Brazos St
Whitney, TX 76692
(254) 694-8379
Whitney, TX 76692
(254) 694-8379
Gr: 2-12
Hill County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
310 S Ave F
Blum, TX 76627
(254) 874-5231
Blum, TX 76627
(254) 874-5231
Gr: PK-5 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
310 S Ave F
Blum, TX 76627
(254) 874-5231
Blum, TX 76627
(254) 874-5231
Gr: 6-8 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
103 Country Club Rd
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 582-4130
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 582-4130
Gr: PK | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Hill Co J J A E P (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
404 N Richards
Aquilla, TX 76622
(254) 694-3770
Aquilla, TX 76622
(254) 694-3770
Gr: 8-9 | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Hill Co J J A E P (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
305 N San Jacinto St
Whitney, TX 76692
(254) 582-9553
Whitney, TX 76692
(254) 582-9553
Gr: 9-11 | 3 students
Hill County Alter (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
311 South Waco St
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 582-0963
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 582-0963
Gr: K-12
Hill County D A E P (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
311 South Waco St
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 623-4251
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 623-4251
Hill County Jjaep (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
401 W Walnut
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 854-2215
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 854-2215
Gr: 5-12
Hill County Jjaep Elementary School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
401 W Walnut
Penelope, TX 76676
(254) 533-2215
Penelope, TX 76676
(254) 533-2215
Gr: 10 | 1 student
Hill County Jjaep Middle School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
402 W Walnut St
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 533-2321
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 533-2321
Gr: 6-8
Hillsboro Alternative School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
200 Line St
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 582-0963
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 582-0963
115 Jane Ln
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 582-4140
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 582-4140
Gr: K-2 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
208 N Files
Itasca, TX 76055
(254) 687-2922
Itasca, TX 76055
(254) 687-2922
Gr: 5-6 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
115 N Coates E
Mount Calm, TX 76673
(254) 993-3000
Mount Calm, TX 76673
(254) 993-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Hill County, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in Hill County, TX include Abbott School, Bynum School and Blum Isd.
How many public high schools are located in Hill County?
14 public high schools are located in Hill County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hill County?
Hill County public high schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Hill County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Hill County include: Covington School vs. Blum Isd, Blum Isd vs. Covington School, Hillsboro High School vs. Abbott School
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