Kilgore High School is a public high school located in the city of Kilgore, Gregg County, Texas, United States and classified as a 4A school by the University Interscholastic League. It is a part of the Kilgore Independent School District located in southwest Gregg County.
Serving 1,167 students in grades 9-12, Kilgore High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,167 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kilgore High School's student population of 1,167 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,167 students
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
Year Founded
1932
School Calendar
School Motto
GO DOGS!
School Rankings
Kilgore High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kilgore High School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6002 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
39%
54%
Black
12%
13%
White
43%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bulldogs
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kilgore High School's ranking?
Kilgore High School is ranked #6002 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Kilgore High School often compared to?
Kilgore High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pine Tree High School, Longview High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kilgore High School?
The graduation rate of Kilgore High School is 92%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Kilgore High School?
1,167 students attend Kilgore High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Kilgore High School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kilgore High School?
Kilgore High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kilgore High School offer ?
Kilgore High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Kilgore High School part of?
Kilgore High School is part of Kilgore Independent School District.
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