For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,271 students in Harker Heights, TX.
The top ranked public high school in Harker Heights, TX is Harker Heights High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harker Heights, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Harker Heights have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Harker Heights, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Harker Heights 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 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Harker Heights, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 2,268 students
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
Grades: 9-10
| 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Harker Heights, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Harker Heights, TX include Harker Heights High School.
How many public high schools are located in Harker Heights?
2 public high schools are located in Harker Heights.
What is the racial composition of students in Harker Heights?
Harker Heights public high schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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