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Best Hill County Public Middle Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public middle schools serving 2,891 students in Hill County, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in Hill County, TX are Abbott School, Bynum School and Hillsboro J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hill County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Hill County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Hill County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Abbott School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
219 S First St
Abbott, TX 76621
(254) 582-3011
Gr: PK-12 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Bynum School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
704 Toliver Ave
Bynum, TX 76631
(254) 531-2341
Gr: PK-12 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Hillsboro J High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
210 E Walnut St
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 582-4120
Gr: 7-8 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #44.
Blum Isd
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
310 S Ave F
Blum, TX 76627
(254) 874-5231
Gr: PK-12 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Aquilla School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
404 N Richards
Aquilla, TX 76622
(254) 694-3770
Gr: PK-12 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #66.
Hubbard High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1803 W Hwy 31
Hubbard, TX 76648
(254) 576-2549
Gr: 6-12 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #77.
Whitney Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
185 Hcr 1240
Whitney, TX 76692
(254) 694-6768
Gr: 6-8 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #88.
Penelope School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
309 Ave D
Penelope, TX 76676
(254) 533-2215
Gr: PK-12 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #99.
Covington School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
501 N Main St
Covington, TX 76636
(254) 854-2215
Gr: PK-12 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1010.
Malone Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
202 W Apple
Malone, TX 76660
(254) 533-2321
Gr: PK-8 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1111.
Mount Calm Isd
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
200 N Coates E
Mount Calm, TX 76673
(254) 993-2611
Gr: PK-12 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1212.
Itasca Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
208 N Files
Itasca, TX 76055
(254) 687-2922
Gr: 6-8 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
Hill Co J J A E P
Alternative School
123 N College
Itasca, TX 76055
(254) 687-2922
Gr: 7 | 1 student
Rank: n/an/a
Hill Co J J A E P
Alternative School
200 Line St
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 582-1023
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Whitney Alternative Education Center
Alternative School
1501 N Brazos St
Whitney, TX 76692
(254) 694-8379
Gr: 2-12
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Hill County, TX

Hill County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Blum Elementary School (Closed 2018)
310 S Ave F
Blum, TX 76627
(254) 874-5231
Gr: PK-5 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Blum Middle School (Closed 2018)
310 S Ave F
Blum, TX 76627
(254) 874-5231
Gr: 6-8 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Franklin Elementary School (Closed 2023)
103 Country Club Rd
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
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
Gr: 9-11 | 3 students
Hill Co J J A E P (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
121 E Franklin St
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 582-9953
Gr: 9-11 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 75%
Hill County Alter (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
311 South Waco St
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
Hill County J J A E P (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
200 Line St
Abbott, TX 76621
(254) 582-3011
Hill County J J A E P (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
Hwy 171
Bynum, TX 76631
(254) 623-4251
Hill County Jjaep (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
401 W Walnut
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 854-2215
Gr: 5-12
Hill County Jjaep (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
402 W Walnut St
Blum, TX 76627
(254) 582-9553
Hill County Jjaep (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
401 W Walnut
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 582-9553
Hill County Jjaep Elementary School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
401 W Walnut
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
Gr: 6-8
Hillsboro Alternative School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
200 Line St
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 582-0963
Hillsboro Elementary School (Closed 2021)
115 Jane Ln
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 582-4140
Gr: K-2 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Hubbard Middle School (Closed 2023)
1803 W Hwy 31
Hubbard, TX 76648
(254) 576-2758
Gr: 6-8
Itasca Inter Middle School (Closed 2010)
208 N Files
Itasca, TX 76055
(254) 687-2922
Gr: 5-6 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Mount Calm High School (Closed 2018)
115 N Coates E
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 middle schools in Hill County, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in Hill County, TX include Abbott School, Bynum School and Hillsboro J High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Hill County?
15 public middle schools are located in Hill County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hill County?
Hill County public middle schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Hill County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Hill County include: Blum Isd vs. Covington School, Covington School vs. Blum Isd, Bynum School vs. Abbott School

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