Best 76542 Texas Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 3,993 students in 76542, TX.

The top-ranked public high schools in 76542, TX are Killeen Isd Career Center, C E Ellison High School and Pathways Academic Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public high schools in zipcode 76542 have an score of 28% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 76542, TX have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.

Public high school in zipcode 76542 have a of 83%, which is less than the Texas average of 90%.

The school with highest graduation rate is C E Ellison High School, with 89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Best 76542, TX Public High Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Killeen Isd Career Center

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
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1320 Stagecoach Rd
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-3800

Gr: 9-12

Rank: #22.

C E Ellison High School

(Math: 23% | Reading: 44%)
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909 E Elms Rd
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-0600

Gr: 9-12 | 1,687 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%

Rank: #33.

Pathways Academic Campus

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(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 11-19%)
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1322 Stagecoach Rd
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-7250

Gr: 9-12 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%

Rank: n/an/a

Chaparral High School

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4400 Chaparral Rd
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-2447

Gr: 9-12 | 1,953 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 83%

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76542, Texas Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Bellaire Elementary School (Closed 2023)

108 W Jasper
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-1410

Gr: PK-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 76542, TX?

The top-ranked public high schools in 76542, TX include Killeen Isd Career Center, C E Ellison High School and Pathways Academic Campus.

How many public high schools are located in 76542?

4 public high schools are located in 76542.

What is the racial composition of students in 76542?

76542 public high schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).