Kilgore High School vs. Longview High School
Should I attend Kilgore High School or Longview High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Kilgore High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Longview High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,163 students in grades 9-12, Kilgore High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,069 students in grades 9-12, Longview High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,163 students
2,069 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
156 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2926 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1184 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
52%
Graduation Rate
92%
≥99%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
363
571
Grade 10 Students
279
557
Grade 11 Students
270
488
Grade 12 Students
251
453
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
36%
41%
% Black
13%
33%
% White
45%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
77%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%