📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (STAAR 2023), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
All 12 Rated Districts in Hill County, TX
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Abbott Independent School District | Abbott | 9/10 Excellent | 89th |
| #2 | Bynum Independent School District | Bynum | 8/10 Good | 72nd |
| #3 | Aquilla Independent School District | Aquilla | 7/10 Good | 65th |
| #4 | Blum Independent School District | Blum | 7/10 Good | 61st |
| #5 | Penelope Independent School District | Penelope | 7/10 Good | 61st |
| #6 | Hillsboro Independent School District | Hillsboro | 5/10 Average | 48th |
| #7 | Whitney Independent School District | Whitney | 5/10 Average | 43rd |
| #8 | Hubbard Independent School District | Hubbard | 4/10 Below Average | 39th |
| #9 | Malone Independent School District | Malone | 3/10 Below Average | 26th |
| #10 | Mount Calm Independent School District | Mount Calm | 2/10 Poor | 16th |
| #11 | Itasca Independent School District | Itasca | 2/10 Poor | 11th |
| #12 | Covington Independent School District | Covington | 1/10 Poor | 6th |
Best School Districts in Hill County, Texas (2026)
This page lists the 12 public school districts headquartered in Hill County, Texas that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using STAAR 2023 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in Texas, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in Hill County may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in Hill County, Texas? ▼
Among the 12 rated districts in Hill County, Texas, the highest-rated is Abbott Independent School District (Abbott), rated 9/10 (Excellent) and in the 89th percentile of Texas districts on STAAR 2023 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (STAAR 2023), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in Texas and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.