For the 2026 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 35% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), 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 92%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Kilgore High School, with 92% 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 1,168 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Kilgore, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Elder Coop Alter School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
711 N Longview St
Kilgore, TX 75662
(903) 988-3901
Kilgore, TX 75662
(903) 988-3901
Gr: 2-12
Elder Cooperative Alternative School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
301 North Kilgore
Kilgore, TX 75662
(903) 291-2200
Kilgore, TX 75662
(903) 291-2200
Gr: 10-11 | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Elder-coop Alter School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
Tyler Hwy 31 West
Kilgore, TX 75662
(903) 984-0021
Kilgore, TX 75662
(903) 984-0021
Gr: 9-10 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 75%
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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