Hamlin Independent School District is a public school district based in Hamlin, Texas (USA).
Located in Jones County, small portions of the district extend into Fisher and Stonewall counties.
The school mascot is the Pied Piper, due to the town having a similar name to Hamelin, where the legend of The Pied Piper of Hamelin originated.
In 2009, the school district was rated "academically acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency.
Read more about Hamlin Independent School District: Schools
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