Hill County Schools & Education
Hill County, Texas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
64/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
93.6%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
93.6%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,368
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,498
School Score
64/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 56/100
State Score Position
#80
of 253 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Hill County
Measured School Summary
Hill County performs at an average level with a school score of 64/100 and a solid graduation rate of 93.6%.
Funding Context
At $7,368 per pupil, Hill County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 14% above the Texas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 2% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Hill County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
26 public schools and 12 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
64/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #80 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.
Completion
93.6%
2.0 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,368
$130 below the state average
School coverage
26
12 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Hill County has 26 public schools across 12 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Hill County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Mixed school landscape
Hill County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.
State position
#80
of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 8 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
HILLSBORO ISD
Elementary to high school visible
2,011 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
WHITNEY ISD
Elementary to high school visible
1,522 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
ITASCA ISD
Elementary to high school visible
651 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
HUBBARD ISD
Elementary and high visible
447 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
WHITNEY ISD is the largest listed district slice, with 6 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Hill County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Hill County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Hill County, Texas
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Wide-Ranging Districts for 6,500 Students
Hill County features 26 schools spread across 12 distinct districts, serving 6,584 students. The landscape is unique for its high number of specialized 'other' school types alongside traditional elementary and high schools.
Hillsboro and Whitney Lead the Way
Hillsboro ISD and Whitney ISD are the primary educational anchors, serving over 3,500 students combined. The county is exclusively served by traditional public districts with no charter school presence.
Small Rural Schools Define the Area
The county is deeply rural, with 20 of its 26 schools located in countryside settings. While Hillsboro Elementary reaches 704 students, the average school enrollment is just 263 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
26
in Hill County
Reported Enrollment
6,584
26 schools reporting
School Districts
12
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
12 School Districts in Hill County
HILLSBORO ISD
WHITNEY ISD
ITASCA ISD
HUBBARD ISD
BLUM ISD
AQUILLA ISD
COVINGTON ISD
ABBOTT ISD
PENELOPE ISD
BYNUM ISD
26 Public Schools in Hill County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 26 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HILLSBORO EL | Record | HILLSBORO ISD | HILLSBORO, 76645Rural: Fringe | PK–3 | Primary | 704 |
| HILLSBORO H S | Record | HILLSBORO ISD | HILLSBORO, 76645Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 604 |
| WHITNEY H S | Record | WHITNEY ISD | WHITNEY, 76692Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 441 |
| HILLSBORO INT | Record | HILLSBORO ISD | HILLSBORO, 76645Town: Distant | 4–6 | Middle | 429 |
| WHITNEY EL | Record | WHITNEY ISD | WHITNEY, 76692Rural: Distant | PK–2 | Primary | 393 |
| WHITNEY MIDDLE | Record | WHITNEY ISD | WHITNEY, 76692Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 344 |
| WHITNEY INT | Record | WHITNEY ISD | WHITNEY, 76692Rural: Distant | 3–5 | Primary | 341 |
| BLUM ISD | Record | BLUM ISD | BLUM, 76627Rural: Distant | PK–12 | Other | 338 |
| AQUILLA SCHOOL | Record | AQUILLA ISD | AQUILLA, 76622Rural: Distant | PK–12 | Other | 321 |
| COVINGTON SCHOOL | Record | COVINGTON ISD | COVINGTON, 76636Rural: Distant | PK–12 | Other | 319 |
| ITASCA EL | Record | ITASCA ISD | ITASCA, 76055Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 295 |
| ABBOTT SCHOOL | Record | ABBOTT ISD | ABBOTT, 76621Rural: Distant | PK–12 | Other | 286 |
| HILLSBORO J H | Record | HILLSBORO ISD | HILLSBORO, 76645Town: Distant | 7–8 | Middle | 272 |
| HUBBARD H S | Record | HUBBARD ISD | HUBBARD, 76648Rural: Distant | 6–12 | High | 229 |
| HUBBARD EL | Record | HUBBARD ISD | HUBBARD, 76648Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 218 |
| PENELOPE SCHOOL | Record | PENELOPE ISD | PENELOPE, 76676Rural: Distant | PK–12 | Other | 202 |
| ITASCA H S | Record | ITASCA ISD | ITASCA, 76055Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 192 |
| BYNUM SCHOOL | Record | BYNUM ISD | BYNUM, 76631Rural: Distant | PK–12 | Other | 189 |
| MOUNT CALM ISD | Record | MOUNT CALM ISD | MOUNT CALM, 76673Rural: Distant | PK–12 | Other | 167 |
| ITASCA MIDDLE | Record | ITASCA ISD | ITASCA, 76055Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 164 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,368
State avg $7,498
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Schools in Hill County, Texas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Hill County, Texas?
Hill County features 26 schools spread across 12 distinct districts, serving 6,584 students. The landscape is unique for its high number of specialized 'other' school types alongside traditional elementary and high schools.
What are the major school districts in Hill County, Texas?
Hillsboro ISD and Whitney ISD are the primary educational anchors, serving over 3,500 students combined. The county is exclusively served by traditional public districts with no charter school presence.
What is the school experience like in Hill County?
The county is deeply rural, with 20 of its 26 schools located in countryside settings. While Hillsboro Elementary reaches 704 students, the average school enrollment is just 263 students.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.