| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbott Independent School District | Abbott | 9/10 Excellent · 89th pct | 286 | 1 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Bynum Independent School District | Brandon | 8/10 Good · 72nd pct | 189 | 1 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Aquilla Independent School District | Aquilla | 7/10 Good · 65th pct | 323 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Blum Independent School District | Blum | 7/10 Good · 61st pct | 338 | 1 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Penelope Independent School District | Penelope | 7/10 Good · 61st pct | 202 | 1 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Hillsboro Independent School District | Hillsboro | 5/10 Average · 48th pct | 2,011 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Whitney Independent School District | Whitney | 5/10 Average · 43rd pct | 1,522 | 6 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Hubbard Independent School District | Hubbard | 4/10 Below Average · 39th pct | 447 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Frost Independent School District | Mertens | 4/10 Below Average · 36th pct | 458 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Malone Independent School District | Malone | 3/10 Below Average · 26th pct | 128 | 1 | PK–8 | 1 |
| Mount Calm Independent School District | Mount Calm | 2/10 Poor · 16th pct | 168 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Itasca Independent School District | Itasca | 2/10 Poor · 11th pct | 651 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Covington Independent School District | Covington | 1/10 Poor · 6th pct | 319 | 1 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Hill County compares
Together they enroll 7,042 students across 29 schools. The largest is Hillsboro Independent School District with 2,011 students. Districts here average 4.9/10, below the Texas average of 5.7/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Hill County, Texas
Hill County has 13 public school districts covering 15 zip codes. The top-rated district in Hill County is Abbott Independent School District (9/10). 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 Hill County, TX?
13 school districts serve zip codes in Hill 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 Hill County, TX?
Of the districts serving Hill County, Abbott Independent School District has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 89th 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.