Best High Schools in Killeen, TX

Killeen, TX has 20 high schools with 16,465 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 Killeen score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Killeen 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. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. Copperas Cove H S

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Copperas Cove Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2277 Students

7. 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

8. Florence H S

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Florence Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 377 Students

9. Robert M Shoemaker H S

C

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Killeen Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2175 Students

10. Jhw Inspire Academy - Bell County

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Inspire Academies • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 36 Students

Best Middle Schools in Killeen, TX

Killeen, TX has 18 middle schools with 12,670 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 Killeen score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Killeen exceed expectations.

1. Lampasas Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

4. 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

5. 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

6. Charles E Patterson Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Killeen Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1003 Students

7. Gatesville Int

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Gatesville Isd • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 585 Students

8. Audie Murphy Middle

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Killeen Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 781 Students

9. Roy J Smith Middle

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Killeen Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1327 Students

10. 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

Best Elementary Schools in Killeen, TX

Killeen, TX has 39 elementary schools with 25,994 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 Killeen score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Killeen exceed expectations.

1. Lakewood El

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. Hanna Springs El

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lampasas Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 709 Students

6. High Point El

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Belton Isd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 643 Students

7. Cedar Valley El

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Killeen Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 576 Students

8. Clear Creek El

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Killeen Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 723 Students

9. Richard E Cavazos El

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Killeen Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 607 Students

10. Alice W Douse El

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Killeen Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 970 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Killeen, TX

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

Community Factors

Killeen, TX has a total population of 156,381 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Killeen, TX

55,140

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

93%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

23%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Killeen, TX.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D

25.61 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

5.35 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

20.26 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Killeen, TX.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,069 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

68 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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