Kilgore Independent School District

301 N Kilgore St
Kilgore, TX 75662-5499
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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 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
9,273 Schools
# Students
3,660 Students
5,536,678 Students
# Teachers
265 Teachers
369,015 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.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#690 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
39%
44%
47%
51%
43%
46%
92%
90%
(2022-23)
16.9%
23%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.67
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
39%
54%
% Black
13%
13%
% White
41%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,196 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,371. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,640 is less than the state median of $14,099. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$48 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$39 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,196
$13,371
Spending / Student
$10,640
$14,099

Best Kilgore Independent School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chandler Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2500 Chandler St
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:
6/
10
Top 50%
2201 Whipporwill
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:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
455 Baughman Rd
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:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
711 N Longview St
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
Rank: n/an/a
Kilgore Primary
255 Baughman Rd
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 $10,640 is less than the state median of $14,099. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,660 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : 92% (Top 20% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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