Of the 1,776 students attending Hamilton County County schools, 77.3% were white. Hispanic students were the second largest ethnicity, making up 19.5% of Hamilton County County students.
In the previous school year, white students still were the most common group in Hamilton County County, representing 77.7% of the student body.
Ann Whitney Elementary School, Hamilton Junior High School and Hico Elementary School had the most diverse student body in Hamilton County County, including white, American Indian, Black, Asian, Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Multi-racial.
In the 2021-22 school year, the total number of students enrolled in public schools in the county increased 6.1% when compared to the previous year.
The Texas education system is currently torn between public schools and taxpayer-funded private schools.
Critics argue that private schools use funds that should go to the public school system, while private school advocates claim they’re offering better education for more Texas students.
| School name | Most prevalent ethnic group | Percent of Total Student Body | Total enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Whitney Elementary School | white | 71.1% | 409 |
| Hamilton High School | white | 77.3% | 225 |
| Hamilton Junior High School | white | 82.4% | 199 |
| Hico Elementary School | white | 74.2% | 310 |
| Hico High School | white | 74.8% | 294 |
| Jonesboro School | white | 86.4% | 339 |
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