For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,722 students in 76549, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in 76549, TX are Roy J Smith Middle School, Live Oak Ridge Middle School and Palo Alto Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 76549 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 76549, TX have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 76549, TX Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Roy J Smith Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6000 Brushy Creek Dr
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-1050
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-1050
Gr: 6-8 | 1,280 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22.
Live Oak Ridge Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Robinett Rd
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-2490
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-2490
Gr: 6-8 | 683 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Palo Alto Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2301 W Elms Rd
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-1200
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-1200
Gr: 6-8 | 759 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
76549, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1500 W Central Tx Expwy
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-1790
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-1790
Gr: PK-5 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
1517 Barbara Ln
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-1940
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-1940
Gr: PK-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 76549, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in 76549, TX include Roy J Smith Middle School, Live Oak Ridge Middle School and Palo Alto Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 76549?
3 public middle schools are located in 76549.
What is the racial composition of students in 76549?
76549 public middle schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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