Best High Schools in Bell County, TX

Bell County, TX has 41 high schools with 27,034 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Bell County score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Bell County exceed expectations.

1. Lake Belton H S

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Belton Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2181 Students

2. Troy H S

B+

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Troy Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 487 Students

3. Rogers H S

B+

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rogers Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 280 Students

4. Salado H S

B+

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Salado Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 716 Students

5. Lampasas H S

B+

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lampasas Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1095 Students

6. Holland H S

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Holland Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 193 Students

7. Harker Heights H S

B

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Killeen Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2359 Students

8. Belton H S

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Belton Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1941 Students

9. Moody H S

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Moody Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 220 Students

10. Gatesville H S

B-

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Gatesville Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 795 Students

Best Middle Schools in Bell County, TX

Bell County, TX has 31 middle schools with 18,673 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Bell County score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Bell County meet expectations.

1. Holland Middle

A

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Holland Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 131 Students

2. Nolan Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Killeen Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1178 Students

3. Lake Belton Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Belton Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 826 Students

4. Academy J H

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Academy Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 419 Students

5. Lampasas Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lampasas Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 800 Students

6. Salado Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Salado Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 591 Students

7. North Belton Middle

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Belton Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 857 Students

8. Copperas Cove J H

B

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Copperas Cove Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 924 Students

9. Union Grove Middle

B

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Killeen Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 633 Students

10. Raymond Mays Middle

B

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Troy Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 382 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Bell County, TX

Bell County, TX has 76 elementary schools with 41,075 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Bell County score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Bell County exceed expectations.

1. Westphalia El

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Westphalia Isd • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 154 Students

2. Sparta El

A-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Belton Isd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 598 Students

3. Lakewood El

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Belton Isd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 700 Students

4. Joe M Pirtle El

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Belton Isd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 606 Students

5. Holland El

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Holland Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 310 Students

6. Clarke El

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Killeen Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 567 Students

7. Montague Village El

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Killeen Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 588 Students

8. C R Clements/hollie Parsons El

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Copperas Cove Isd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 817 Students

9. Thomas Arnold El

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Salado Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1029 Students

10. Academy El

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Academy Isd • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 704 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Bell County, TX

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Bell County, TX has a total population of 370,647 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Bell County, TX

87,138

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

91%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

28%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Bell County, TX.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C

24.64 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

4.54 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

20.11 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Bell County, TX.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Bell County, TX.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,968 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

69 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Bell County, TX Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations