For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,637 students in Hamilton County, FL (there are 3 private schools, serving 359 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in Hamilton County, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in Hamilton County, FL are Hamilton Virtual Franchise, Hamilton Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided) and Hamilton County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hamilton County, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Hamilton County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hamilton County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hamilton Virtual Franchise
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5683 Us Highway 129 S, Ste 1
Jasper, FL 32052
(386) 792-7830
Jasper, FL 32052
(386) 792-7830
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #22.
Hamilton Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided)
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5683 Us Highway 129 S, Ste 1
Jasper, FL 32052
(386) 792-7830
Jasper, FL 32052
(386) 792-7830
Gr: K-11 | 1 student
Rank: #33.
Hamilton County Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5686 Us Highway 129 S
Jasper, FL 32052
(386) 792-8000
Jasper, FL 32052
(386) 792-8000
Gr: PK-5 | 780 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #44.
Hamilton County High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5683 Us Highway 129 S
Jasper, FL 32052
(386) 792-6540
Jasper, FL 32052
(386) 792-6540
Gr: 6-12 | 808 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: n/an/a
5683 Us Highway 129 S, Ste 1
Jasper, FL 32052
(386) 792-7830
Jasper, FL 32052
(386) 792-7830
Gr: K-12 | 1 student
Rank: n/an/a
Teen Parent Program Pk
Alternative School
6211 Nw Hwy 41
Jasper, FL 32052
(386) 792-7830
Jasper, FL 32052
(386) 792-7830
Gr: PK
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Hamilton County, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in Hamilton County, FL include Hamilton Virtual Franchise, Hamilton Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided) and Hamilton County Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Hamilton County?
7 public schools are located in Hamilton County.
What percentage of students in Hamilton County go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in Hamilton County are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton County?
Hamilton County public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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