Hemphill Isd, TX - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Hemphill Isd

Hemphill ISD is a small district serving a rural area of Sabine County in East Texas, with enrollment across pre-K through high school housed in three schools: an elementary, a middle school, and a high school. The district is predominantly white, with smaller populations of Hispanic, Black, Asian, and multiracial students. The student body is diverse in other ways as well, including families of two or more races representing a meaningful share of the enrollment.

The district's most recent state assessment data shows an uneven profile across grades and subjects. In English language arts, Hemphill students perform more consistently, with proficiency rates across grades 3 through 8 ranging from roughly half to nearly two-thirds of students meeting grade-level standards. Reading comprehension and writing appear to be relative strengths. Mathematics proficiency is more volatile. Grade 3 and 5 students show solid performance, but grade 4, 6, and 7 students post much lower proficiency rates, suggesting potential gaps in instruction or curriculum coherence as students move through the middle grades. Grade 8 rebounds sharply, with strong performance that may reflect either effective catch-up instruction or a different cohort composition. In science and social studies, where testing is more limited, proficiency hovers around or below half across the grades tested. A parent may want to look into the district's approach to math instruction in grades 4 through 7, where the data suggests students are struggling to meet standards, and inquire about what support exists for students who fall behind in those critical years.

The district's overall proficiency index places it above the midpoint among Sabine County's districts, a positive sign of relative academic standing. However, chronic absenteeism is notably high at just over one in five students, well above the county median and among the highest in the county comparison group. This is a concrete area where the district faces a challenge that correlates strongly with academic performance. Attendance patterns are worth exploring directly with school leadership.

The community context matters here. Housing values in the district's service area are modest compared to state and national benchmarks, making it an affordable place to buy or rent. The local economy is stable but modest, with per-pupil spending slightly below the county median despite serving a small enrollment. The district recently pursued a voter-approval tax rate election in November 2025 proposing a seven-cent maintenance-and-operations increase, earmarked for staff salaries, infrastructure repair, an elementary playground, and school buses. This reflects real needs: aging facilities and staff compensation pressures that many rural Texas districts face. For families considering the area, understanding how that tax measure fared will be important, since it directly affects both property tax bills and the district's future capacity to invest in staffing and buildings.

The data shows a district trying to maintain services and infrastructure in a small-enrollment setting where resources are tight. Academic performance is mixed but not dire, with stronger literacy outcomes than math, and a chronic absenteeism issue that demands attention. The affordability of housing and the rural character of the community are draws, as is the intact pre-K-12 structure. A parent should ask specifically about math support, attendance interventions, and how the district is addressing infrastructure needs as they weigh whether this fits their family's needs.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

764

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 9%

Black 7%

White 74%

Asian 1%

Two+ 9%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

56%

74%

Gr 4

50%

67%

Gr 5

50%

67%

Gr 6

43%

42%

Gr 7

53%

71%

Gr 8

58%

53%

Math

Gr 3

34%

63%

Gr 4

16%

37%

Gr 5

50%

62%

Gr 6

21%

32%

Gr 7

12%

29%

Gr 8

85%

69%

Science

Gr 5

36%

38%

Gr 8

54%

53%

Social studies

Gr 8

27%

47%

all_subjects_approaches

Gr ALL

67%

—

all_subjects_masters

Gr ALL

11%

—

all_subjects_meets

Gr ALL

36%

—

ela_approaches

Gr ALL

65%

—

ela_masters

Gr ALL

12%

—

ela_meets

Gr ALL

35%

—

math_approaches

Gr ALL

66%

—

math_masters

Gr ALL

11%

—

math_meets

Gr ALL

39%

—

science_approaches

Gr ALL

72%

—

science_masters

Gr ALL

17%

—

science_meets

Gr ALL

44%

—

social_studies_approaches

Gr ALL

72%

—

social_studies_masters

Gr ALL

—

social_studies_meets

Gr ALL

28%

—

Schools in this District

3 schools are officially reported under this district.

HEMPHILL EL

HEMPHILL H S

HEMPHILL MIDDLE

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

47%

Grade 3

25%

Grade 4

54%

Grade 5

25%

Grade 6

19%

Grade 7

77%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

64%

Grade 3

58%

Grade 4

56%

Grade 5

44%

Grade 6

60%

Grade 7

54%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

37%

Grade 5

52%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

35%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$213,516

Year-over-year change+1.8%

Range across 5 ZIP codes$182K to $233K

vs. state typical0.71x

vs. national typical0.58x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (5 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
75948	Hemphill	$221K	+2.4%	60.2%
75959	Milam	$233K	+2.7%	15.8%
75972	San Augustine	$184K	-2.9%	15.0%
75930	Bronson	$182K	+3.7%	8.0%
75968	Pineland	$182K	+7.1%	1.1%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,077/mo

Home price / national median income2.5x

Comparison

State typical home value$302,187 (-2.0% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

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