For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,264 students in 76543, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in 76543, TX are Gateway High School and Killeen High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 76543 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 76543, TX have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 76543 have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Killeen High School, with 84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best 76543, TX Public High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gateway High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4100 Zephyr Rd
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-1700
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-1700
Gr: 9-12 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Killeen High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 N 38th St
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-7208
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-7208
Gr: 9-12 | 2,166 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
Bell Co J J A E P
Alternative School
4800 E Rancier Ave
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 690-7022
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 690-7022
Gr: 10 | 1 student
76543, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bell County Jjaep (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
306 College Ave
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 793-2850
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 793-2850
Gr: K-12
Bell County Juv Det Center (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
4800 E Rancier Ave
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 618-4268
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 618-4268
Gr: 6-11 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
4100 Zephyr Rd
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 501-1680
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 501-1680
Gr: PK-5 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
902 Rev R A Abercombie Dr
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 501-1720
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 501-1720
Gr: PK-5 | 258 students Minority enrollment: 73%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 76543, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in 76543, TX include Gateway High School and Killeen High School.
How many public high schools are located in 76543?
3 public high schools are located in 76543.
What is the racial composition of students in 76543?
76543 public high schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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