For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,278 students in Kilgore, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 9 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Kilgore, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Kilgore, TX are Sabine Elementary School, Chandler Elementary School and Kilgore Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kilgore, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Kilgore have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Kilgore, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sabine Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
645 Access Rd (cr 3634)
Kilgore, TX 75662
(903) 984-5320
Kilgore, TX 75662
(903) 984-5320
Gr: PK-4 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Chandler Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2500 Chandler St
Kilgore, TX 75662
(903) 988-3904
Kilgore, TX 75662
(903) 988-3904
Gr: 2-3 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Kilgore Intermediate School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2201 Whipporwill
Kilgore, TX 75662
(903) 988-3903
Kilgore, TX 75662
(903) 988-3903
Gr: 4-5 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #44.
Kilgore Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
455 Baughman Rd
Kilgore, TX 75662
(903) 988-3902
Kilgore, TX 75662
(903) 988-3902
Gr: 6-8 | 840 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #55.
Kilgore High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
711 N Longview St
Kilgore, TX 75662
(903) 988-3901
Kilgore, TX 75662
(903) 988-3901
Gr: 9-12 | 1,167 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
255 Baughman Rd
Kilgore, TX 75662
(903) 988-3905
Kilgore, TX 75662
(903) 988-3905
Gr: PK-1 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Kilgore, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Kilgore, TX include Sabine Elementary School, Chandler Elementary School and Kilgore Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in Kilgore?
6 public schools are located in Kilgore.
What percentage of students in Kilgore go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Kilgore are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Kilgore?
Kilgore public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Kilgore are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Kilgore include: Chandler Elementary School vs. Sabine Elementary School, Kilgore Intermediate School vs. Sabine Elementary School, Sabine Elementary School vs. Chandler Elementary School
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