Best Temple Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 4,764 students in Temple, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in Temple, TX are Lake Belton High School, Wheatley Alternative Education Center and Temple High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Temple, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Temple have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Temple, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is equal to the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fred W Edwards Academy Aec, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Temple, TX (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Belton High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9809 Fm 2483
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 316-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,269 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Wheatley Alternative Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
515 E Ave D
Temple, TX 76501
(254) 215-5665
Gr: 2-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Temple High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
415 N 31st St
Temple, TX 76504
(254) 215-7000
Gr: 8-12 | 2,342 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #44.
Fred W Edwards Academy Aec
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
300 S 27th St
Temple, TX 76504
(254) 215-6944
Gr: 9-12 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
Bell Co J J A E P
Alternative School
401 Santa Fe Way
Temple, TX 76503
(254) 215-8473
Gr: 9 | 1 student
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Temple, Texas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1717 East Ave J
Temple, TX 76501
(254) 215-7475
Gr: PK-4 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
2401 S 31st St
Temple, TX 76508
(254) 778-3795
Gr: 7-10 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
8818 Tarver Dr
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 295-2100
Gr: 5-6 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Temple, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in Temple, TX include Lake Belton High School, Wheatley Alternative Education Center and Temple High School.
How many public high schools are located in Temple?
5 public high schools are located in Temple.
What is the racial composition of students in Temple?
Temple public high schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

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