For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 4,762 students in Temple, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in Temple, TX are Lake Belton High School, Wheatley Alternative Education Center and Temple High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Temple, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Temple have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Temple, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is equal to the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fred W Edwards Academy Aec, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 64% 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 Temple, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Belton High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9809 Fm 2483
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 316-6200
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 316-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,300 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Wheatley Alternative Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
515 E Ave D
Temple, TX 76501
(254) 215-5665
Temple, TX 76501
(254) 215-5665
Gr: 1-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33.
Temple High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
415 N 31st St
Temple, TX 76504
(254) 215-7000
Temple, TX 76504
(254) 215-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,320 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #44.
Fred W Edwards Academy Aec
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 S 27th St
Temple, TX 76504
(254) 215-6944
Temple, TX 76504
(254) 215-6944
Gr: 9-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
Bell Co J J A E P
Alternative School
401 Santa Fe Way
Temple, TX 76503
(254) 215-8473
Temple, TX 76503
(254) 215-8473
Gr: 10 | 1 student
Rank: n/an/a
Ki Charter - Temple
Charter School
1201 Canyon Creek Dr
Temple, TX 76502
(210) 705-9914
Temple, TX 76502
(210) 705-9914
Gr: 7-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Temple, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in Temple, TX include Lake Belton High School, Wheatley Alternative Education Center and Temple High School.
How many public high schools are located in Temple?
6 public high schools are located in Temple.
What is the racial composition of students in Temple?
Temple public high schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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