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Hemphill Independent School District

Public school districtGrades PK–12

Serves Hemphill.

Students
788
Schools
3
Spent per student
$15,795
TX $12,815
Students per teacher
10:1
Free or reduced lunch
59%
The gist

What stands out about Hemphill Independent School District

  • School Grade B−: better than 48% of Texas districts
  • Spends 23% more per student than the TX average
  • 10 students per teacher
  • Enrollment down 10.4% since 2020

Where would my kid go?

The school path for Hemphill.

PK–4Hemphill ElThis district
5–8Hemphill MiddleThis district
9–12Hemphill H SThis district

Test scores vs. TX

2020–21
Math proficiency37%
State average 36.5%
Graduation rate (4-year)95%
State average 90.2% · small group: the state reports 90–100%

Where the money goes

fiscal 2024
$15,795 per student · 23% above TX
Spending
Classroom instruction 60%Support & administration 34%Other 6%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 41%State 39%Federal 20%

U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.

Enrollment over time
879’20
902’21
840’22
764’23
788’24

Down 10.4% since 2020.

Students
White 74%Two or more races 9%Hispanic 8%Black 8%Asian <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%

Schools in the district

3 public schools.

District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.

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