For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 643 students in Hico, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hico, TX are Hico Elementary School and Hico High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hico, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hico have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Hico, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hico Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9th And Cherry St
Hico, TX 76457
(254) 796-2183
Hico, TX 76457
(254) 796-2183
Gr: PK-5 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Hico High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
901 Cedar
Hico, TX 76457
(254) 796-2184
Hico, TX 76457
(254) 796-2184
Gr: 6-12 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Hico, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
805 Tiger Rd
Hico, TX 76457
(254) 796-2182
Hico, TX 76457
(254) 796-2182
Gr: 6-8 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
P O Box 218
Hico, TX 76457
(254) 796-2184
Hico, TX 76457
(254) 796-2184
Gr: 9-12 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Hico, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hico, TX include Hico Elementary School and Hico High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hico?
2 public elementary schools are located in Hico.
What is the racial composition of students in Hico?
Hico public elementary schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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