For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 526 students in Hamilton County, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in Hamilton County, TX are Hamilton J High School and Hico High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hamilton County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Hamilton County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Hamilton County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hamilton J High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
410 S College
Hamilton, TX 76531
(254) 386-8168
Hamilton, TX 76531
(254) 386-8168
Grades: 6-8
| 197 students
Rank: #22.
Hico High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
901 Cedar
Hico, TX 76457
(254) 796-2184
Hico, TX 76457
(254) 796-2184
Grades: 6-12
| 329 students
Hamilton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P O Box 218
Hico, TX 76457
(254) 796-2184
Hico, TX 76457
(254) 796-2184
Grades: 9-12
| 232 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Hamilton County, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in Hamilton County, TX include Hamilton J High School and Hico High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Hamilton County?
2 public middle schools are located in Hamilton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton County?
Hamilton County public middle schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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