For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 4,764 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 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Temple, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 2,269 students
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
Grades: 2-12
| 63 students
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
Grades: 8-12
| 2,342 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 89 students
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
Grades: 9
| 1 students
Temple, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1717 East Ave J
Temple, TX 76501
(254) 215-7475
Temple, TX 76501
(254) 215-7475
Grades: PK-4
| 223 students
Scott & White Hospital (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2401 S 31st St
Temple, TX 76508
(254) 778-3795
Temple, TX 76508
(254) 778-3795
Grades: 7-10
| 1 students
8818 Tarver Dr
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 295-2100
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 295-2100
Grades: 5-6
| 539 students
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?
5 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 74% (majority Hispanic).
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