Top 5 Best Killeen Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 7,754 students in Killeen, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Killeen, TX are Gateway High School, Killeen Isd Career Center and C E Ellison High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Killeen, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Killeen have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Killeen, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, 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 73% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Killeen, TX (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Gateway High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4100 Zephyr Rd
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-1700
Grades: 9-12
| 135 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Killeen Isd Career Center
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1320 Stagecoach Rd
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-3800
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
C E Ellison High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
909 Elms Rd
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-0600
Grades: 9-12
| 2,658 students
Rank: #44.
Killeen High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
500 N 38th St
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-7208
Grades: 9-12
| 2,187 students
Rank: #55.
Robert M Shoemaker High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3302 S Clear Creek Rd
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-0900
Grades: 9-12
| 2,259 students
Rank: #66.
Pathways Academic Campus
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1322 Stagecoach Rd
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-7250
Grades: 9-12
| 355 students
Rank: #77.
Richard Milburn Alter H S (Killeen)
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
802 N 8th St
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 634-4444
Grades: 9-12
| 146 students
Rank: n/an/a
Adventhealth School
Alternative School
2201 S Clear Creek Rd
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 336-0251
Grades: 1-12
| 14 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Killeen, Texas

Killeen, Texas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
4800 E Rancier Ave
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 690-7022
Grades: 10
| 2 students
306 College Ave
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 793-2850
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
4800 E Rancier Ave
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 618-4268
Grades: 6-11
| 27 students
108 W Jasper
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-1410
Grades: PK-5
| 426 students
4400 Chaparral Rd
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-0006
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2200 Trimmier Rd
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 336-1580
Grades: PK-5
| 484 students
Creekview Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
Charter School
405 S 2nd St
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 690-3962
Grades: K-8
| 126 students
1608 E Rancier Ave
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 336-1650
Grades: PK-5
| 467 students
701 Whitlow Ave
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 501-1000
Grades: 6-8
| 453 students
1020 Trimmier Rd
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 336-1760
Grades: PK-5
| 361 students
4100 Zephyr Rd
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 501-1680
Grades: PK-5
| 486 students
902 Rev R A Abercombie Dr
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 501-1720
Grades: PK-5
| 258 students
505 E Jasper Rd
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 336-1150
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
1500 W Central Tx Expwy
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-1790
Grades: PK-5
| 632 students
1517 Barbara Ln
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-1940
Grades: PK-5
| 371 students
Transformative Charter Academy (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
Charter School
802 N 8th St
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 628-8989
Grades: 9-12
| 72 students
4800 E Rancier
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 690-7022
Grades: 7-9
| 2 students
709 W Dean Ave
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 336-1830
Grades: PK-5
| 451 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Killeen, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Killeen, TX include Gateway High School, Killeen Isd Career Center and C E Ellison High School.
How many public high schools are located in Killeen, TX?
8 public high schools are located in Killeen, TX.
What is the racial composition of students in Killeen, TX?
Killeen, TX public high schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).

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