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Best Hamilton County Public Schools (2026)

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)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hamilton Virtual Franchise
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5683 Us Highway 129 S, Ste 1
Jasper, FL 32052
(386) 792-7830
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #22.
Hamilton Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided)
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5683 Us Highway 129 S, Ste 1
Jasper, FL 32052
(386) 792-7830
Gr: K-11 | 1 student
Rank: #33.
Hamilton County Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5686 Us Highway 129 S
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:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5683 Us Highway 129 S
Jasper, FL 32052
(386) 792-6540
Gr: 6-12 | 808 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: n/an/a
Hamilton Virtual Instruction Program
5683 Us Highway 129 S, Ste 1
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
Gr: PK

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Hamilton County, FL?
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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