Best High Schools in Harker Heights, TX

Harker Heights, TX has 5 high schools with 6,833 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 Harker Heights score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Harker Heights greatly exceed expectations.

1. 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

2. 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

3. C E Ellison H S

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Killeen Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1682 Students

4. Killeen H S

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Killeen Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2076 Students

Best Middle Schools in Harker Heights, TX

Harker Heights, TX has 8 middle schools with 5,719 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 Harker Heights score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Harker Heights exceed expectations.

1. Nolan Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

2. Salado Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

3. 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

4. Eastern Hills Middle

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Killeen Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 610 Students

5. Liberty Hill Middle

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Killeen Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 694 Students

6. South Belton Middle

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Belton Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 677 Students

7. Rancier Middle

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Killeen Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 722 Students

8. Manor Middle

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Killeen Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 614 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Harker Heights, TX

Harker Heights, TX has 10 elementary schools with 7,449 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 Harker Heights score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Harker Heights meet expectations.

1. Skipcha El

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Killeen Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 925 Students

2. Nolanville El

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Killeen Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 655 Students

3. Florence El

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Florence Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 515 Students

4. Ira Cross Jr El

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Killeen Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 623 Students

5. Mountain View El

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Killeen Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 787 Students

6. Saegert El

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Killeen Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 954 Students

7. Harker Heights El

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Killeen Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 724 Students

8. Timber Ridge El

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Killeen Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 796 Students

9. Hay Branch El

C-

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Killeen Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 602 Students

10. Chisholm Trail El

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Belton Isd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 868 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Harker Heights, TX

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

Community Factors

Harker Heights, TX has a total population of 35,225 with 33% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Harker Heights, TX

20,001

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

94%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

32%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Harker Heights, TX.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D+

25.78 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

4.76 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

21.01 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Harker Heights, TX.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,629 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

78 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Harker Heights, TX Internet Health Assessment.

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