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Hemphill Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 764 students in Hemphill Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in Hemphill Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
3 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
764 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
78 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Hemphill Independent School District, which is ranked #400 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#423 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
46%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
0.64
# American Indian Students
2 Students
17,916 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
67 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
53%
# Black Students
54 Students
706,008 Students
% Black Students
7%
13%
# White Students
566 Students
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
74%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
8,841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
67 Students
173,807 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
37
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
58
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
55
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
56
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
59
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
53
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
51
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
56
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
57
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
61
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
67
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
54
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
50
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
50
367,397
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,740 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,610 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,740
$13,387
Spending / Student
$17,610
$14,116
Best Hemphill Independent School District ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hemphill Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 Milam St
Hemphill, TX 75948
(409) 787-3371
Hemphill, TX 75948
(409) 787-3371
Grades: 5-8
| 225 students
Rank: #22.
Hemphill Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 Milam St
Hemphill, TX 75948
(409) 787-3371
Hemphill, TX 75948
(409) 787-3371
Grades: PK-4
| 318 students
Rank: #33.
Hemphill High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 Milam St
Hemphill, TX 75948
(409) 787-3371
Hemphill, TX 75948
(409) 787-3371
Grades: 9-12
| 221 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hemphill Independent School District?
Hemphill Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 764 students.
What is the rank of Hemphill Independent School District?
Hemphill Independent School District is ranked #400 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hemphill Independent School District?
74% of Hemphill Independent School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hemphill Independent School District?
Hemphill Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Hemphill Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,610 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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