Summary:
The city of Hico, Texas is home to two schools - Hico Elementary and Hico High School, both part of the Hico Independent School District (Isd). While the schools share some similarities, such as a majority white student population and comparable free/reduced lunch rates, they also exhibit distinct strengths and areas for improvement.
Hico High School stands out for its impressive 96.4% four-year graduation rate, significantly higher than the state average. The school also outperforms the state in several STAAR End-of-Course exams, including Biology, English I Reading, English II Reading, and U.S. History. In contrast, Hico Elementary has higher reading proficiency rates than the state average across 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades, but its math and science proficiency rates are lower.
While both schools are part of the same district, which is ranked 354 out of 968 districts in Texas and rated 3 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, there are some notable differences. Hico Elementary has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 1,425 out of 4,647 Texas elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 2,752 out of 4,675 in 2023-2024, despite maintaining a 3-star rating. Additionally, Hico High School reported a 0.0% dropout rate, which is significantly lower than the state average.
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