Best Public Schools in Hamilton, TX

The city of Hamilton, Texas is home to three schools that serve students from elementary through high school: Ann Whitney Elementary, Hamilton High School, and Hamilton J H. These schools are part of the Hamilton Independent School District (Isd).

Among the standout schools in Hamilton, Hamilton High School shines with its top 550 ranking in Texas and a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts an impressive 98.2% four-year graduation rate and a low 0.8% dropout rate, along with strong performance on STAAR EOC exams, exceeding state and district averages in several subjects. Hamilton J H also stands out, ranking in the top 652 middle schools in Texas and earning a 4-star rating. The school outperformed the state and district averages in STAAR Reading for 6th, 7th, and 8th grades, and achieved a 100% proficiency rate on the STAAR EOC Algebra I exam.

The schools in Hamilton vary in size, with Ann Whitney Elementary having the largest enrollment at 405 students, followed by Hamilton High School with 253 students, and Hamilton J H with 197 students. The schools also differ in their free/reduced lunch rates, with Ann Whitney Elementary having the highest at 61.48%, followed by Hamilton J H at 54.82%, and Hamilton High School at 50.2%. Spending per student also varies, with Hamilton High School spending the most at $16,277 per student, followed by Ann Whitney Elementary at $11,305, and Hamilton J H at $8,784.