For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 7,113 students in Harker Heights, TX.
The top ranked public schools in Harker Heights, TX are Skipcha Elementary School, Union Grove Middle School and Harker Heights Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harker Heights, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Harker Heights have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Harker Heights, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Skipcha Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
515 Prospector Trl
Harker Heights, TX 76548
(254) 336-6690
Harker Heights, TX 76548
(254) 336-6690
Gr: PK-5 | 968 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Union Grove Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 E Iowa Dr
Harker Heights, TX 76548
(254) 336-6580
Harker Heights, TX 76548
(254) 336-6580
Gr: 6-8 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Harker Heights Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
726 S Ann Blvd
Harker Heights, TX 76548
(254) 336-2050
Harker Heights, TX 76548
(254) 336-2050
Gr: PK-5 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Nolan Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1600 Warriors Path Rd
Harker Heights, TX 76548
(254) 336-1150
Harker Heights, TX 76548
(254) 336-1150
Gr: 6-8 | 1,156 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #55.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 Mountain Lion Rd
Harker Heights, TX 76548
(254) 336-1900
Harker Heights, TX 76548
(254) 336-1900
Gr: PK-5 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #66.
Harker Heights High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1001 E Fm 2410
Harker Heights, TX 76548
(254) 336-0800
Harker Heights, TX 76548
(254) 336-0800
Gr: 9-12 | 2,268 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #77.
Eastern Hills Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 Indian Trl
Harker Heights, TX 76548
(254) 336-1100
Harker Heights, TX 76548
(254) 336-1100
Gr: 6-8 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: n/an/a
Killeen Jjaep
Alternative School
4800 E Rancier Ave
Harker Heights, TX 76548
(254) 336-0150
Harker Heights, TX 76548
(254) 336-0150
Gr: 9-10 | 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Harker Heights, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Harker Heights, TX include Skipcha Elementary School, Union Grove Middle School and Harker Heights Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Harker Heights?
8 public schools are located in Harker Heights.
What is the racial composition of students in Harker Heights?
Harker Heights public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Harker Heights are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Harker Heights include: Mountain View Elementary School vs. Skipcha Elementary School, Skipcha Elementary School vs. Mountain View Elementary School, Eastern Hills Middle School vs. Union Grove Middle School
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