| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hico Independent School District | Hico | 7/10 Good · 69th pct | 623 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Hamilton Independent School District | Carlton | 7/10 Good · 68th pct | 817 | 3 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Jonesboro Independent School District | Jonesboro | 1/10 Poor · 7th pct | 329 | 1 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Hamilton County compares
Together they enroll 1,769 students across 6 schools. The largest is Hamilton Independent School District with 817 students. Districts here average 5.0/10, below the Texas average of 5.7/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 7/10.
School Districts in Hamilton County, Texas
Hamilton County has 3 public school districts covering 5 zip codes. The top-rated district in Hamilton County is Hico Independent School District (7/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (STAAR 2023), ranked against all districts in Texas. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Hamilton County, TX?
3 school districts serve zip codes in Hamilton County, TX. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Hamilton County, TX?
Of the districts serving Hamilton County, Hico Independent School District has the highest rating on this site at 7/10. That places it in the 69th percentile among Texas school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Texas reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Texas and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Texas only, never across state lines.