Best Killeen Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 8,649 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 38%), 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 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 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Killeen, TX (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
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
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #33.
C E Ellison High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
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: #44.
Robert M Shoemaker High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3302 S Clear Creek Rd
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-0900
Gr: 9-12 | 2,258 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #55.
Killeen High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
500 N 38th St
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-7208
Gr: 9-12 | 2,166 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #66.
Pathways Academic Campus
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1322 Stagecoach Rd
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-7250
Gr: 9-12 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #77.
Richard Milburn Alter H S (Killeen)
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
802 N 8th St
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 634-4444
Gr: 9-12 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
Adventhealth School
Alternative School
2201 S Clear Creek Rd
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 336-0251
Gr: K-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: n/an/a
Bell Co J J A E P
Alternative School
4800 E Rancier Ave
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 690-7022
Gr: 10 | 1 student
Rank: n/an/a
Chaparral High School
4400 Chaparral Rd
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-2447
Gr: 9-12 | 1,953 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Killeen, Texas

Killeen, Texas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
306 College Ave
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 793-2850
Gr: K-12
4800 E Rancier Ave
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 618-4268
Gr: 6-11 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
108 W Jasper
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-1410
Gr: PK-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
2200 Trimmier Rd
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 336-1580
Gr: PK-5 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
405 S 2nd St
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 690-3962
Gr: K-8 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
1608 E Rancier Ave
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 336-1650
Gr: PK-5 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
701 Whitlow Ave
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 501-1000
Gr: 6-8 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
1020 Trimmier Rd
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 336-1760
Gr: PK-5 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
4100 Zephyr Rd
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
Gr: PK-5 | 258 students Minority enrollment: 73%
505 E Jasper Rd
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 336-1150
Gr: 6-8
1500 W Central Tx Expwy
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
Gr: PK-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Transformative Charter Academy (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
Charter School
802 N 8th St
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 628-8989
Gr: 9-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
709 W Dean Ave
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 336-1830
Gr: PK-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

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?
10 public high schools are located in Killeen.
What is the racial composition of students in Killeen?
Killeen public high schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Killeen are often viewed compared to one another?

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