For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,926 students in Hillsboro, TX (there are , serving 24 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Hillsboro, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Hillsboro, TX are Hillsboro J High School, Hillsboro High School and Hillsboro Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hillsboro, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Hillsboro have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Hillsboro, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hillsboro J High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
210 E Walnut St
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 582-4120
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 582-4120
Grades: 7-8
| 274 students
Rank: #22.
Hillsboro High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1600 Abbott Ave
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 582-4100
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 582-4100
Grades: 9-12
| 597 students
Rank: #33.
Hillsboro Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1601 Abbott Ave
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 582-8585
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 582-8585
Grades: PK-3
| 614 students
Rank: #44.
Hillsboro Intermediate School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Old Bynum Rd
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 582-4170
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 582-4170
Grades: 4-6
| 440 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hill Co J J A E P
Alternative School
200 Line St
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 582-1023
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 582-1023
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Hill County Jjaep
Alternative School
401 W Walnut
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 854-2215
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 854-2215
Grades: 10
| 1 students
Hillsboro, Texas ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
103 Country Club Rd
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 582-4130
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 582-4130
Grades: PK
| 130 students
Hill Co J J A E P (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
121 E Franklin St
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 582-9953
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 582-9953
Grades: 9-11
| 4 students
Hill County Alter (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
311 South Waco St
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 582-0963
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 582-0963
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Hill County D A E P (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
311 South Waco St
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 623-4251
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 623-4251
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Hill County Jjaep (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
401 W Walnut
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 854-2215
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 854-2215
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Hill County Jjaep (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
401 W Walnut
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 582-9553
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 582-9553
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Hill County Jjaep Middle School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
402 W Walnut St
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 533-2321
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 533-2321
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Hillsboro Alternative School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
200 Line St
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 582-0963
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 582-0963
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
115 Jane Ln
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 582-4140
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 582-4140
Grades: K-2
| 388 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hillsboro, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Hillsboro, TX include Hillsboro J High School, Hillsboro High School and Hillsboro Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Hillsboro?
6 public schools are located in Hillsboro.
What percentage of students in Hillsboro go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Hillsboro are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hillsboro?
Hillsboro public schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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