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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Bell County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 30 public high schools serving 21,980 students in Bell County, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in Bell County, TX are Killeen Isd Early College High School, Holland High School and Salado High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bell County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Bell County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Bell County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Killeen Isd Early College High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Bell County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Killeen Isd Early College High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
51000 Tank Destroyer Blvd
Fort Hood, TX 76544
(254) 336-0260
Gr: 9-12 | 960 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
Holland High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 S Rose Ln
Holland, TX 76534
(254) 657-2523
Gr: 9-12 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Salado High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1880 Williams Rd
Salado, TX 76571
(254) 947-6900
Gr: 9-12 | 769 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Rogers High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
210 Alvin Ailey
Rogers, TX 76569
(254) 642-3224
Gr: 9-12 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Troy High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
205 N Waco Rd
Troy, TX 76579
(254) 938-2561
Gr: 9-12 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #66.
Gateway High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4100 Zephyr Rd
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-1700
Gr: 9-12 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #77.
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 | 2,300 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #88.
Academy High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
850 N Hw 95
Little River Academy, TX 76554
(254) 982-4201
Gr: 9-12 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #99.
Harker Heights High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 E Fm 2410
Harker Heights, TX 76548
(254) 336-0800
Gr: 9-12 | 2,192 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1010.
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: 1-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1111.
Priority Charter Schools Temple
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7177 Airport Rd
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 778-8682
Gr: PK-12 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1212.
Belton High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Lake Rd
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 215-2200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,763 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1313.
Priority Charter Schools Copperas Cove
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2205 Fm 3046
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 238-8231
Gr: PK-12 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1414.
C E Ellison High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
909 E Elms Rd
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-0600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,761 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1515.
Robert M Shoemaker High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3302 S Clear Creek Rd
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-0900
Gr: 9-12 | 2,165 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1616.
Killeen High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
500 N 38th St
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-7208
Gr: 9-12 | 2,083 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1717.
Bartlett Schools
(Math: 20% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
404 N Robinson
Bartlett, TX 76511
(254) 527-4247
Gr: PK-12 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1818.
Temple High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
415 N 31st St
Temple, TX 76504
(254) 215-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,320 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1919.
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 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2020.
Cedar Crest
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3500 Interstate 35 Frontage Rd
Belton, TX 76513
(915) 238-7028
Gr: 6-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2121.
Pathways Academic Campus
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1322 Stagecoach Rd
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-7250
Gr: 9-12 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2222.
Richard Milburn Alter H S (Killeen)
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
802 N 8th St
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
Gr: 2-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: n/an/a
Bell Co J J A E P
Alternative School
401 Santa Fe Way
Temple, TX 76503
(254) 215-8473
Gr: 10 | 1 student
Rank: n/an/a
Bell County Alternative School
Alternative School
706 E Rio Poco
Little River Academy, TX 76554
(254) 982-3505
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Belton New Tech H S At Waskow
320 N Blair
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 215-2500
Gr: 9-12 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
Chaparral High School
4400 Chaparral Rd
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-2447
Gr: 9-12 | 2,031 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
District Alternative Education Program
Alternative School
302 N Blair St
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 215-2670
Gr: 7-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
Ki Charter - Temple
Charter School
1201 Canyon Creek Dr
Temple, TX 76502
(210) 705-9914
Gr: 7-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: n/an/a
Killeen Jjaep
Alternative School
4800 E Rancier Ave
Harker Heights, TX 76548
(254) 336-0150
Gr: 9 | 1 student

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Bell County, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in Bell County, TX include Killeen Isd Early College High School, Holland High School and Salado High School.
How many public high schools are located in Bell County?
32 public high schools are located in Bell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bell County?
Bell County public high schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Bell County are often viewed compared to one another?

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