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Kilgore Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,660 students in Kilgore Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Kilgore Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
6 Schools
9,244 Schools
# Students
3,660 Students
5,524,796 Students
# Teachers
265 Teachers
368,147 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Kilgore Independent School District, which is ranked #725 of all 1,193 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#690 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
44%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
51%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
46%
Graduation Rate
92%
90.3%
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Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)16.9%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.64
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% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
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% Hispanic
39%
54%
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% Black
13%
13%
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% White
41%
24%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,485 is higher than the state median of $15,449. The school district revenue/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,499 is higher than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$60 MM
$85,353 MM
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Spending
$68 MM
$91,739 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Show full history, 1990–2023 (no data for 1991, 1993, 1994 and 2013)
Revenue / Student
$16,485
$15,449
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Spending / Student
$18,499
$16,605
Showing 2014–2023. Show full history, 1990–2023 (no data for 1991, 1993, 1994, 1996 and 2013)
Best Kilgore Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chandler Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2500 Chandler St
Kilgore, TX 75662
(903) 988-3904
Kilgore, TX 75662
(903) 988-3904
Gr: 2-3 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Kilgore Intermediate School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2201 Whipporwill
Kilgore, TX 75662
(903) 988-3903
Kilgore, TX 75662
(903) 988-3903
Gr: 4-5 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Kilgore Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
455 Baughman Rd
Kilgore, TX 75662
(903) 988-3902
Kilgore, TX 75662
(903) 988-3902
Gr: 6-8 | 840 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #44.
Kilgore High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
711 N Longview St
Kilgore, TX 75662
(903) 988-3901
Kilgore, TX 75662
(903) 988-3901
Gr: 9-12 | 1,167 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
Kilgore Pathways Academy
Alternative School
820 N Longview St
Henderson, TX 75652
(903) 988-3900
Henderson, TX 75652
(903) 988-3900
Rank: n/an/a
255 Baughman Rd
Kilgore, TX 75662
(903) 988-3905
Kilgore, TX 75662
(903) 988-3905
Gr: PK-1 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Kilgore Independent School District?
Kilgore Independent School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,660 students.
What is the rank of Kilgore Independent School District?
Kilgore Independent School District is ranked #725 out of 1,193 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Kilgore Independent School District?
41% of Kilgore Independent School District students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kilgore Independent School District?
Kilgore Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Kilgore Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,499 is higher than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
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