For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,925 students in Hillsboro Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Hillsboro Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
4 Schools
9,313 Schools
# Students
1,925 Students
5,529,835 Students
# Teachers
148 Teachers
374,835 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hillsboro Independent School District, which is ranked #575 of all 1,196 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#576 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
62%
53%
% Black
10%
13%
% White
23%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,306 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,924 is higher than the state median of $14,117. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$46 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,306
$13,387
Spending / Student
$23,924
$14,117
Best Hillsboro Independent School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hillsboro J High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
210 E Walnut St
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 582-4120
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 582-4120
Gr: 7-8 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
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 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
Hillsboro Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1601 Abbott Ave
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 582-8585
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 582-8585
Gr: PK-3 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #44.
Hillsboro Intermediate School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Old Bynum Rd
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 582-4170
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 582-4170
Gr: 4-6 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hillsboro Independent School District?
Hillsboro Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,925 students.
What is the rank of Hillsboro Independent School District?
Hillsboro Independent School District is ranked #575 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Hillsboro Independent School District?
62% of Hillsboro Independent School District students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hillsboro Independent School District?
Hillsboro Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Hillsboro Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,924 is higher than the state median of $14,117. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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