For the 2025 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 average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 76542, TX have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 76542 have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is C E Ellison High School, with 92% 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)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Killeen Isd Career Center
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1320 Stagecoach Rd
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-3800
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-3800
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
C E Ellison High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
909 E Elms Rd
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-0600
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-0600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,687 students
Rank: #33.
Pathways Academic Campus
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1322 Stagecoach Rd
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-7250
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-7250
Grades: 9-12
| 353 students
Rank: n/an/a
4400 Chaparral Rd
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-2447
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-2447
Grades: 9-12
| 1,953 students
76542, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
108 W Jasper
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-1410
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-1410
Grades: PK-5
| 426 students
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).
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