Below Average
#7029 of 8,552 schools in TX
Hill Country H S
High School · Kerrville ISD · Kerrville, TX
A Kerrville ISD high school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1200 SIDNEY BAKER ST, Kerrville, TX 78028
- Math 25% proficient (2017)
- Reading 25% proficient (2021)
- 74.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Hill Country H S score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 50 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 25% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2012-2017) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 10 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Hill Country H S sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 64Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated728/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kerrville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,486
Median home value
$281,300
Median rent
$1,097/mo
College educated
31.5%
Homeownership
67.6%
Poverty rate
11.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78028; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tivy H SEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 9–12 | 1.8 mi | 1,395 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Kerrville ISD
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #7 of 8
- District spending per student
- $10,258NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hill Country H S is listed in KERRVILLE ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hill Country H S
Hill Country H S is a public high school in Kerrville, TX, part of Kerrville ISD, serving approximately 38 students in grades 10th-12th with a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #7,029 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2017) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hill Country H S
What grades does Hill Country H S serve?
Hill Country H S serves students in grades 10th through 12th.
How many students attend Hill Country H S?
Hill Country H S has an enrollment of approximately 38 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hill Country H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Hill Country H S is 9.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hill Country H S rank in TX?
Hill Country H S ranks #7,029 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Hill Country H S's MySchoolScout rating?
Hill Country H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Hill Country H S?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hill Country H S has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2017) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Hill Country H S a charter school?
No, Hill Country H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hill Country H S a Title I school?
No, Hill Country H S is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hill Country H S?
68.4% of students at Hill Country H S qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 10th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 38
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Kerr County
- Phone
- (830) 257-2232
- 4-Year Graduation
- 74.5%
- Area population (ZIP 78028)
- 40,829
- Area average commute
- 18.2 min
- Area median age
- 48.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 78028; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2017, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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