Hamilton School District
School District · Jasper, Florida
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 2 high
Enrollment
1,637
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.8:1
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 2 high
Enrollment
1,637
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.8:1
How this district compares
Florida rank
#18 of 71
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.3
above Florida avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,296
+$1,535 vs Florida median
District size
1,637 students
Smaller than Florida median
Top-Rated Schools in Hamilton
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hamilton County Elementary School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Hamilton County High School | 5.9 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Hamilton
Hamilton is a Jasper, Florida school district serving 4 schools.The district educates 1,637 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.8:1. District-level spending was $13,296 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.7/10, Hamilton demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Hamilton County Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.4/10.
In standardized testing, Hamilton students show an average math proficiency of 40.7% and ELA proficiency of 35.1%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Hamilton, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Hamilton with test data.
Schools in Hamilton
4 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- Florida
- City
- Jasper
- Total Enrollment
- 1,637
- Teachers (FTE)
- 92
- District spending per student
- $13,296NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 32.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Hamilton?
Hamilton has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Hamilton?
The average composite rating for Hamilton is 6.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Hamilton?
Hamilton's district-level spending was $13,296 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Hamilton?
The average student-teacher ratio in Hamilton is 17.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Hamilton?
Hamilton County Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Hamilton with a composite score of 7.4/10.
What are the test scores in Hamilton?
Across schools in Hamilton with test data, the average math proficiency is 40.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 35.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Hamilton compare to other districts in Florida?
Hamilton has an average school rating of 6.7/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Florida by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 40.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 35.1%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Florida Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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