Hico: Schools & Education
Hico is served by 2 public schools. Hico El is the largest at 333 students (grades -1-5). Total enrollment: 623 students.
- ~886 residents per school (vs Texas ~355).
K-12 Schools
2 K-12 schools serving the area — about 886 residents per school. 23.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
| School Districts · Districts | HICO ISD |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 2 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 623 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 54 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 11.50 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 329 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 52.8% |
| Schools Count | 2 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Tarleton State University |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 19.3 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Tarleton State University |
| Nearest College · City | Stephenville |
| Nearest College · Phone | (254) 968-9000 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 19.3 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (1)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | STEPHENVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (254) 918-1240 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 174 N COLUMBIA ST, STEPHENVILLE TX 76401 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 18.9 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 3 |
|---|---|
| Job Training · Total count | 1 |
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 23.9% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · IRS BMF keyword search · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12