For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,168 students in Kilgore, TX.
The top ranked public high school in Kilgore, TX is Kilgore High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kilgore, TX public high school have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Kilgore have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Kilgore, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Kilgore High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Kilgore, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kilgore High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
711 N Longview St
Kilgore, TX 75662
(903) 988-3901
Kilgore, TX 75662
(903) 988-3901
Grades: 9-12
| 1,168 students
Kilgore, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Elder Coop Alter School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
711 N Longview St
Kilgore, TX 75662
(903) 988-3901
Kilgore, TX 75662
(903) 988-3901
Grades: 2-12
| n/a students
Elder Cooperative Alternative School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
301 North Kilgore
Kilgore, TX 75662
(903) 291-2200
Kilgore, TX 75662
(903) 291-2200
Grades: 10-11
| 2 students
Elder-coop Alter School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
Tyler Hwy 31 West
Kilgore, TX 75662
(903) 984-0021
Kilgore, TX 75662
(903) 984-0021
Grades: 9-10
| 4 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Kilgore, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Kilgore, TX include Kilgore High School.
How many public high schools are located in Kilgore?
1 public high schools are located in Kilgore.
What is the racial composition of students in Kilgore?
Kilgore public high schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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