Public schools in Kilgore, TX
7 open public schools with an address in Kilgore, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,278
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.9:1
Texas median 14.5:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Kilgore public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Kilgore, TX: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,278 students, an average of 713 per school. The largest campus is Kilgore H S (1,167 students), and the largest elementary school is Kilgore Pri (621).
Kilgore ISD operates the most schools here (6), and 2 regular districts have at least one Kilgore campus. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13.9:1, similar to the statewide school median of 14.5:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 69% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Kilgore
Elementary schools in Kilgore
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chandler El Kilgore ISD | 02–03 | 501 | 12.9:1 | |
| Kilgore Int Kilgore ISD | 04–05 | 531 | 13.2:1 | |
| Kilgore Pri Kilgore ISD | PK–01 | 621 | 13.8:1 | |
| Sabine El Sabine ISD | PK–04 | 618 | 15.5:1 |
Middle schools in Kilgore
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kilgore Middle Kilgore ISD | 06–08 | 840 | 14:1 |
High schools in Kilgore
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kilgore H S Kilgore ISD | 09–12 | 1,167 | 14.4:1 | |
| Kilgore Pathways Academy Kilgore ISD · Alternative School | 09–12 | — | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White44.5%
- Hispanic37.1%
- Black11.3%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Kilgore schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,278 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Kilgore
How many public schools are in Kilgore, TX?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Kilgore: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 4,278 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Kilgore?
Schools with an address in Kilgore belong to 2 education agencies, led by Kilgore ISD (6 schools), Sabine ISD (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Kilgore?
Kilgore H S reported the largest high-school enrollment in Kilgore, with 1,167 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Kilgore?
No school with an address in Kilgore is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Texas.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Kilgore schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Kilgore public schools is 13.9:1, similar to the Texas school median of 14.5:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Kilgore guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Texas cities