Best Public High Schools in Temple, TX (2025-26)

Best Temple Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 4,764 students in Temple, TX.

The top ranked public high schools in Temple, TX are Lake Belton High School, Wheatley Alternative Education Center and Temple High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Temple, TX public high schools have an score of 28% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Temple have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.

Temple, TX public high school have a of 90%, which is equal to the Texas average of 90%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Fred W Edwards Academy Aec, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Temple, TX (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Lake Belton High School

(Math: 34% | Reading: 60%)
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9809 Fm 2483
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 316-6200

Gr: 9-12 | 2,269 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%

Rank: #22.

Wheatley Alternative Education Center

Alternative School

(Math: <50% | Reading: 10-14%)
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515 E Ave D
Temple, TX 76501
(254) 215-5665

Gr: 2-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 89%

Rank: #33.

Temple High School

(Math: 23% | Reading: 29%)
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415 N 31st St
Temple, TX 76504
(254) 215-7000

Gr: 8-12 | 2,342 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%

Rank: #44.

Fred W Edwards Academy Aec

Alternative School

(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
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300 S 27th St
Temple, TX 76504
(254) 215-6944

Gr: 9-12 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%

Rank: n/an/a

Bell Co J J A E P

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401 Santa Fe Way
Temple, TX 76503
(254) 215-8473

Gr: 9 | 1 student

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School

Location

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Meridith-dunbar Elementary School (Closed 2014)

1717 East Ave J
Temple, TX 76501
(254) 215-7475

Gr: PK-4 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Scott & White Hospital (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

2401 S 31st St
Temple, TX 76508
(254) 778-3795

Gr: 7-10 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1

Tarver Intermediate (Closed 2006)

8818 Tarver Dr
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 295-2100

Gr: 5-6 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Temple, TX?

The top ranked public high schools in Temple, TX include Lake Belton High School, Wheatley Alternative Education Center and Temple High School.

How many public high schools are located in Temple?

5 public high schools are located in Temple.

What is the racial composition of students in Temple?

Temple public high schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).