Best Hamilton County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 40% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Hamilton County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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 (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hamilton J High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
410 S College
Hamilton, TX 76531
(254) 386-8168
Gr: 6-8 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Hico High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
901 Cedar
Hico, TX 76457
(254) 796-2184
Gr: 6-12 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
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Hamilton County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
805 Tiger Rd
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
Gr: 9-12 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%

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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