Hamlin: Schools & Education
Hamlin is served by 2 public schools. Hamlin Collegiate El is the largest at 232 students (grades -1-6). Total enrollment: 418 students.
- ~1,006 residents per school (vs Texas ~355).
K-12 Schools
2 K-12 schools serving the area — about 1,006 residents per school. 15.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (2)
| School Districts · Districts | HAMLIN COLLEGIATE ISD |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 2 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 418 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 37 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 11.30 |
| School Statistics · Charter Schools | 2 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 292 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 69.9% |
| 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 | Hardin-Simmons University |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 36.4 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Hardin-Simmons University |
| Nearest College · City | Abilene |
| Nearest College · Phone | (325) 670-1000 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 36.4 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | ANSON PUBLIC LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (325) 823-2711 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 1137 12TH ST, ANSON TX 79501 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 16.4 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 3 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 15.2% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12