Coryell County Schools & Education
Coryell County, Texas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
40/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
91.7%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
91.7%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,099
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,498
School Score
40/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 56/100
State Score Position
#219
of 253 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Coryell County
Measured School Summary
Despite a lower school score of 40/100, Coryell County maintains a strong graduation rate of 91.7%, suggesting effective student support systems.
Funding Context
At $6,099 per pupil, Coryell County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 29% below the Texas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 0.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 19% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Coryell County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
25 public schools and 4 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
40/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #219 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.
Completion
91.7%
0.1 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,099
$1,399 below the state average
School coverage
25
4 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Coryell County has 25 public schools across 4 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Coryell County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Review-carefully county
Coryell County has a lower measured county-level school signal. Use the school table to look for specific districts or grade bands that may differ from the county average.
State position
#219
of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 16 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
COPPERAS COVE ISD
Elementary to high school visible
8,043 students
11 listed schools in this county slice.
GATESVILLE ISD
Elementary to high school visible
2,708 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
EVANT ISD
Elementary and high visible
203 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
OGLESBY ISD
Other grade structure
197 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
COPPERAS COVE ISD is the largest listed district slice, with 11 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Coryell County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Coryell County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Coryell County, Texas
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Diverse and Growing School Infrastructure
Coryell County supports 25 public schools across four districts, serving a large student body of 15,080. The landscape includes 12 elementary schools, five middle schools, and five high schools. This infrastructure is designed to handle significant enrollment in both suburban and rural areas.
Copperas Cove ISD Drives Enrollment
Copperas Cove ISD is the dominant educational force in the county, managing 11 schools and 8,043 students. Gatesville ISD also plays a major role with 2,708 students across five schools. The county hosts one charter school, representing 4% of the total public school options available to residents.
Suburban Hubs Meet Larger Campus Life
With 15 schools in suburban locales, Coryell County offers a more populated feel than its neighbors, averaging 603 students per school. Copperas Cove High School is the largest in the area with 2,277 students, offering a traditional large-campus experience. Meanwhile, schools like Killeen ISD Early College High School provide specialized environments for over 1,000 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
25
in Coryell County
Reported Enrollment
15,080
25 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
1
4% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Coryell County
COPPERAS COVE ISD
GuideGATESVILLE ISD
EVANT ISD
OGLESBY ISD
25 Public Schools in Coryell County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 25 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COPPERAS COVE H S | Profile | COPPERAS COVE ISD | COPPERAS COVE, 76522Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 2,277 |
| KILLEEN ISD EARLY COLLEGE H S | Profile | KILLEEN ISD | FORT HOOD, 76544Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,033 |
| S C LEE J H | Record | COPPERAS COVE ISD | COPPERAS COVE, 76522Suburb: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 934 |
| COPPERAS COVE J H | Record | COPPERAS COVE ISD | COPPERAS COVE, 76522Suburb: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 924 |
| C R CLEMENTS/HOLLIE PARSONS EL | Record | COPPERAS COVE ISD | COPPERAS COVE, 76522Suburb: Midsize | KG–5 | Primary | 817 |
| GATESVILLE H S | Record | GATESVILLE ISD | GATESVILLE, 76528Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 795 |
| AUDIE MURPHY MIDDLE | Record | KILLEEN ISD | FORT HOOD, 76544Suburb: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 781 |
| OVETA CULP HOBBY EL | Record | KILLEEN ISD | FORT HOOD, 76544Suburb: Midsize | PK–3 | Primary | 693 |
| J L WILLIAMS/LOVETT LEDGER EL | Record | COPPERAS COVE ISD | COPPERAS COVE, 76522Suburb: Midsize | KG–5 | Primary | 686 |
| HOUSE CREEK EL | Record | COPPERAS COVE ISD | COPPERAS COVE, 76522Suburb: Midsize | KG–5 | Primary | 639 |
| GATESVILLE EL | Record | GATESVILLE ISD | GATESVILLE, 76528Town: Distant | 1–3 | Primary | 611 |
| MONTAGUE VILLAGE EL | Record | KILLEEN ISD | FORT HOOD, 76544Suburb: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 588 |
| GATESVILLE INT | Record | GATESVILLE ISD | GATESVILLE, 76528Town: Distant | 4–6 | Middle | 585 |
| CLARKE EL | Record | KILLEEN ISD | FORT HOOD, 76544Suburb: Midsize | PK–3 | Primary | 567 |
| FAIRVIEW/MISS JEWELL EL | Record | COPPERAS COVE ISD | COPPERAS COVE, 76522Suburb: Midsize | KG–5 | Primary | 500 |
| GATESVILLE J H | Record | GATESVILLE ISD | GATESVILLE, 76528Town: Distant | 7–8 | Middle | 428 |
| HETTIE HALSTEAD EL | Record | COPPERAS COVE ISD | COPPERAS COVE, 76522Suburb: Midsize | KG–5 | Primary | 397 |
| MARTIN WALKER EL | Record | COPPERAS COVE ISD | COPPERAS COVE, 76522Suburb: Midsize | KG–5 | Primary | 378 |
| MAE STEVENS EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY | Record | COPPERAS COVE ISD | COPPERAS COVE, 76522Suburb: Midsize | PK | Other | 352 |
| GATESVILLE PRI | Record | GATESVILLE ISD | GATESVILLE, 76528Town: Distant | PK–KG | Primary | 289 |
COPPERAS COVE H S
COPPERAS COVE ISD
COPPERAS COVE, 76522 / Rural: Fringe
KILLEEN ISD EARLY COLLEGE H S
KILLEEN ISD
FORT HOOD, 76544 / Rural: Fringe
C R CLEMENTS/HOLLIE PARSONS EL
COPPERAS COVE ISD
COPPERAS COVE, 76522 / Suburb: Midsize
J L WILLIAMS/LOVETT LEDGER EL
COPPERAS COVE ISD
COPPERAS COVE, 76522 / Suburb: Midsize
FAIRVIEW/MISS JEWELL EL
COPPERAS COVE ISD
COPPERAS COVE, 76522 / Suburb: Midsize
HETTIE HALSTEAD EL
COPPERAS COVE ISD
COPPERAS COVE, 76522 / Suburb: Midsize
MARTIN WALKER EL
COPPERAS COVE ISD
COPPERAS COVE, 76522 / Suburb: Midsize
MAE STEVENS EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY
COPPERAS COVE ISD
COPPERAS COVE, 76522 / Suburb: Midsize
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,099
State avg $7,498
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Schools in Coryell County, Texas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Coryell County, Texas?
Coryell County supports 25 public schools across four districts, serving a large student body of 15,080. The landscape includes 12 elementary schools, five middle schools, and five high schools. This infrastructure is designed to handle significant enrollment in both suburban and rural areas.
What are the major school districts in Coryell County, Texas?
Copperas Cove ISD is the dominant educational force in the county, managing 11 schools and 8,043 students. Gatesville ISD also plays a major role with 2,708 students across five schools. The county hosts one charter school, representing 4% of the total public school options available to residents.
What is the school experience like in Coryell County?
With 15 schools in suburban locales, Coryell County offers a more populated feel than its neighbors, averaging 603 students per school. Copperas Cove High School is the largest in the area with 2,277 students, offering a traditional large-campus experience. Meanwhile, schools like Killeen ISD Early College High School provide specialized environments for over 1,000 students.
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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.