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Bell County Public Schools

Bell County, Texas

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

110

public schools

Total Enrollment

71,019

students

School Districts

11

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Bell County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Texas; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Bell County has 11 district entries. KILLEEN ISD is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 54 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 14 listed communities. KILLEEN has the most listed schools, with 37 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 56 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 5 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 5 charter. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

17 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

110

in Bell County

Reported Enrollment

71,019

110 schools reporting

School Districts

11

districts

Charter Schools

5

5% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary56
Middle23
High21
Other10

11 School Districts in Bell County

KILLEEN ISD

54 schools
43,935 students

BELTON ISD

18 schools
13,644 students

TEMPLE ISD

16 schools
8,615 students

SALADO ISD

4 schools
2,336 students

ACADEMY ISD

5 schools
1,835 students

RICHARD MILBURN ALTER HIGH SCHOOL (KILLEEN)

9 schools
1,693 students

TROY ISD

5 schools
1,690 students

ROGERS ISD

4 schools
880 students

PRIORITY CHARTER SCHOOLS

4 schools
751 students

HOLLAND ISD

3 schools
634 students

110 Public Schools in Bell County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 17 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 110 matching schools

HARKER HEIGHTS H S

KILLEEN ISD

HARKER HEIGHTS, 76548 / Suburb: Midsize

Profile9–12High2,359 students

TEMPLE H S

TEMPLE ISD

TEMPLE, 76504 / City: Small

Profile8–12High2,305 students

LAKE BELTON H S

BELTON ISD

TEMPLE, 76502 / City: Small

Profile9–12High2,181 students

ROBERT M SHOEMAKER H S

KILLEEN ISD

KILLEEN, 76549 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High2,175 students

KILLEEN H S

KILLEEN ISD

KILLEEN, 76543 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High2,076 students

BELTON H S

BELTON ISD

BELTON, 76513 / Suburb: Small

Profile9–12High1,941 students

CHAPARRAL H S

KILLEEN ISD

KILLEEN, 76542 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,711 students

C E ELLISON H S

KILLEEN ISD

KILLEEN, 76542 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,682 students

ROY J SMITH MIDDLE

KILLEEN ISD

KILLEEN, 76549 / Rural: Fringe

Profile6–8Middle1,327 students

NOLAN MIDDLE

KILLEEN ISD

HARKER HEIGHTS, 76548 / Suburb: Midsize

Profile6–8Middle1,178 students

KILLEEN EL

KILLEEN ISD

KILLEEN, 76541 / City: Midsize

ProfilePK–5Primary1,135 students

THOMAS ARNOLD EL

SALADO ISD

SALADO, 76571 / Rural: Distant

ProfilePK–5Primary1,029 students

CLIFTON PARK EL

KILLEEN ISD

KILLEEN, 76541 / City: Midsize

ProfilePK–5Primary1,026 students

CHARLES E PATTERSON MIDDLE

KILLEEN ISD

KILLEEN, 76542 / Rural: Fringe

Profile6–8Middle1,003 students

PERSHING PARK EL

KILLEEN ISD

KILLEEN, 76549 / City: Midsize

ProfilePK–5Primary1,001 students

ALICE W DOUSE EL

KILLEEN ISD

KILLEEN, 76542 / Rural: Fringe

ProfilePK–5Primary970 students

SAEGERT EL

KILLEEN ISD

KILLEEN, 76542 / City: Midsize

ProfilePK–5Primary954 students

SKIPCHA EL

KILLEEN ISD

HARKER HEIGHTS, 76548 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed onlyPK–5Primary925 students

CHISHOLM TRAIL EL

BELTON ISD

BELTON, 76513 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyKG–5Primary868 students

NORTH BELTON MIDDLE

BELTON ISD

TEMPLE, 76502 / City: Small

Listed only6–8Middle857 students

Bell County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Bell County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Texas. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Bell County public school directory?

The directory lists 110 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Bell County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Bell County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Bell County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 17 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Bell County?

Start with the 11 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Bell County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

← Back to Bell County Education OverviewCounty school score: 33/100

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.