For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 8,555 students in Killeen, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in Killeen, TX are Gateway High School, C E Ellison High School and Robert M Shoemaker 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 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Killeen, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gateway High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4100 Zephyr Rd
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-1700
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-1700
Gr: 9-12 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
C E Ellison High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
909 E Elms Rd
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-0600
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-0600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,761 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Robert M Shoemaker High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3302 S Clear Creek Rd
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-0900
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-0900
Gr: 9-12 | 2,165 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #44.
Killeen High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 N 38th St
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-7208
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-7208
Gr: 9-12 | 2,083 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #55.
Pathways Academic Campus
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1322 Stagecoach Rd
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-7250
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-7250
Gr: 9-12 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #66.
Richard Milburn Alter H S (Killeen)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
802 N 8th St
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 634-4444
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 634-4444
Gr: 9-12 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
Adventhealth School
Alternative School
2201 S Clear Creek Rd
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 336-0251
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 336-0251
Gr: 2-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: n/an/a
4400 Chaparral Rd
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-2447
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-2447
Gr: 9-12 | 2,031 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
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, C E Ellison High School and Robert M Shoemaker High School.
How many public high schools are located in Killeen?
8 public high schools are located in Killeen.
What is the racial composition of students in Killeen?
Killeen public high schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Killeen are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Killeen include: Robert M Shoemaker High School vs. C E Ellison High School, C E Ellison High School vs. Robert M Shoemaker High School, Pathways Academic Campus vs. Killeen High School
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