- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hemphill, TX
Hemphill H S
Federal NCES profile for Hemphill H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482289002319
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hemphill H S earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Hemphill · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.8:1
- small classes for Texas
- 58.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Hemphill H S has class sizes smaller than 94% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hemphill H S ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Hemphill, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Hemphill H S shrank from 254 students in 2022-23 to 221 in 2023-24 (-13.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.4 → 25.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 482289002319 · Hemphill, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
229 enr · 8.8:1 · 58.3% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Hemphill El (340 students)
Hemphill H S shrank from 254 students in 2022-23 to 221 in 2023-24 (-13.0%). Teacher FTE lost 26.4 → 25.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Hemphill H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hemphill El
Hemphill El
340 students
- This school
Hemphill H S
229 students
- Hemphill Middl
Hemphill Middle
219 students
What this shows Hemphill H S reports 229 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hemphill H S compares
Hemphill H S is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.8:1 | ▼ 40% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.3% | ▼ 6% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 229 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.8:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
229
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.8:1
students per teacher
- 40% below state mean
Top 6% in Texas - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
57.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,827
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.7 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
46
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
African American 9.2%
Two or More 8.3%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 69.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.0, Hemphill H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hemphill Isd reports $14,827 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hemphill H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hemphill El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hemphill Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hemphill H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 219
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~229 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hemphill H S
How many students attend Hemphill H S?
Hemphill H S has 229 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hemphill, TX. CCD year-over-year: 254 (2022-23) → 221 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hemphill H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Hemphill H S is 8.8:1, which is 40% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 44% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hemphill H S?
58.3% of students at Hemphill H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hemphill H S?
The largest demographic group at Hemphill H S is White at 69.4% of enrollment, in Hemphill, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hemphill H S?
Hemphill H S has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hemphill H S rank among public schools in Hemphill?
By Resource Investment Index, Hemphill H S ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Hemphill, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Hemphill Isd?
Besides Hemphill H S, Hemphill Isd also operates Hemphill El (340 students) and Hemphill Middle (219 students). See the Hemphill Isd district page for the complete list.