Hamilton County High School

Hamilton County High School is a public high school located in Jasper, Florida, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 849 students. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Hamilton high schools over the past decade, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Hamilton County High School's graduation rates have improved over the years, ranging from 78.5% to 89.7%, they still lag behind the state average of 89.7% in 2023-2024. The school also faces significant challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 30.9% to 49.4% in recent years, which likely contributes to its academic underperformance. Compared to the nearby Suwannee High School, which outperforms Hamilton County High School on most academic metrics, Hamilton County High School's proficiency rates on standardized tests range from 21% to 64%, significantly lower than the state averages of 49% to 71%.

Despite the increased per-student spending at Hamilton County High School, from $11,048 in 2020-2021 to $12,484 in 2023-2024, the school's academic performance has not seen significant improvements. The school may benefit from a comprehensive review of its curriculum, instructional practices, and teacher professional development to better address the root causes of chronic absenteeism and align with state standards and expectations, ultimately improving student outcomes and better serving the community.