Best Public High Schools in 76501 (Temple, TX) (2026)

Best 76501 Texas Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 63 students in 76501, TX.

The top-ranked public high school in 76501, TX is Wheatley Alternative Education Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public high school in zipcode 76501 have an score of 50% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and score of 12% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 76501, TX have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.

Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Best 76501, TX Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Wheatley Alternative Education Center

Alternative School

(Math: <50% | Reading: 10-14%)
:

Bottom 50%

515 E Ave D
Temple, TX 76501
(254) 215-5665

Gr: 2-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 89%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 76501 Texas

76501, Texas Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Meridith-dunbar Elementary School (Closed 2014)

1717 East Ave J
Temple, TX 76501
(254) 215-7475

Gr: PK-4 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 76501, TX?

The top-ranked public high schools in 76501, TX include Wheatley Alternative Education Center.

How many public high schools are located in 76501?

1 public high schools are located in 76501.

What is the racial composition of students in 76501?

76501 public high schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).