For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 598 students in Hillsboro, TX.
The top-ranked public high school in Hillsboro, TX is Hillsboro High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hillsboro, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Hillsboro have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public high schools.
Hillsboro, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more 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 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Hillsboro, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: n/an/a
Hill Co J J A E P
Alternative School
200 Line St
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 582-1023
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 582-1023
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Hill County Jjaep
Alternative School
401 W Walnut
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 854-2215
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 854-2215
Gr: 10 | 1 student
Hillsboro, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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 2013)
Alternative School
121 E Franklin St
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 582-9953
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
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 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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Hillsboro, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in Hillsboro, TX include Hillsboro High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hillsboro?
3 public high schools are located in Hillsboro.
What is the racial composition of students in Hillsboro?
Hillsboro public high schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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