Hamilton County High School is a public high school located at 5683 US Highway 129 in unincorporated Hamilton County, Florida, south of Jasper. A part of the Hamilton County School District, its sports teams are nicknamed the "Fighting Trojans". The school grounds houses the HCSD administrative offices.
Serving 808 students in grades 6-12, Hamilton County High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 808 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hamilton County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Hamilton County High School's student population of 808 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
808 students
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hamilton County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hamilton County High School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3335 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Hispanic
24%
38%
Black
35%
21%
White
37%
34%
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)47.3%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Trojans
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hamilton County High School's ranking?
Hamilton County High School is ranked #3335 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Hamilton County High School often compared to?
Hamilton County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lafayette High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hamilton County High School?
The graduation rate of Hamilton County High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Hamilton County High School?
808 students attend Hamilton County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Hamilton County High School students are White, 35% of students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hamilton County High School?
Hamilton County High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hamilton County High School offer ?
Hamilton County High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hamilton County High School part of?
Hamilton County High School is part of Hamilton School District.
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