6.1public avg / 10

Best Schools in Copperas Cove, Texas

12 schools in the directory · 7 Elementary · 2 Middle · 2 High · 1 Other

Last updated: October 2026

Public: 11

Private: 1

Districts: 1

Comparable public avg (11): 6.1/10

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The short answer

The top-rated public schools in Copperas Cove are Martin Walker EL (8.7/10), J L Williams/lovett Ledger EL (7.6/10), and C R Clements/hollie Parsons EL (7.4/10), among 11 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored.

Schools

11 public · 1 private

Avg Score

6.1

11 public schools · out of 10

District

serving the city

Schools

11 public · 1 private

Avg Score

6.1

11 public schools · out of 10

District

serving the city

Best value · beats the odds

Martin Walker EL

Rates 8.7/10 despite 62% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.6 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Copperas Cove public schools in the current comparison.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Fairview/miss Jewell EL

STAAR proficiency rose +5.7 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Copperas Cove public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Copperas Cove

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (Top 10 of 11 rated schools; 12 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Martin Walker EL	8.7 / 10	Elementary	+2.6	96th
2	J L Williams/lovett Ledger EL	7.6 / 10	Elementary	+1.4	78th
3	C R Clements/hollie Parsons EL	7.4 / 10	Elementary	+1.2	74th
4	Fairview/miss Jewell EL	6.9 / 10	Elementary	+0.4	61th
5	Mae Stevens Early Learning Academy	6.3 / 10	Other	+0.3	47th
6	House Creek EL	6.2 / 10	Elementary	+0.2	45th
7	Copperas Cove J H	5.7 / 10	Middle	-0.4	33th
8	S C Lee J H	5.3 / 10	Middle	-0.7	25th
9	Copperas Cove H S	5.2 / 10	High	-0.7	23th
10	Hettie Halstead EL	4.8 / 10	Elementary	-1.4	16th

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About Schools in Copperas Cove, Texas

Copperas Cove, Texas is home to 12 schools, including 11 public schools and 1 private school. The city's schools span 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools.

The 11 public schools in this comparison average 6.1 out of 10 on the MySchoolScout composite scale. The composite blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-scoring public school in this comparison is Martin Walker EL with a composite score of 8.7/10.

Copperas Cove is served by 1 school district: COPPERAS COVE ISD. These districts collectively serve 7,959 students.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

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Elementary Schools

7 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Martin Walker EL 393 students · Kindergarten–5th	393	Kindergarten–5th	8.7
2	J L Williams/lovett Ledger EL 697 students · Kindergarten–5th	697	Kindergarten–5th	7.6
3	C R Clements/hollie Parsons EL 826 students · Kindergarten–5th	826	Kindergarten–5th	7.4
4	Fairview/miss Jewell EL 504 students · Kindergarten–5th	504	Kindergarten–5th	6.9
5	House Creek EL 579 students · Kindergarten–5th	579	Kindergarten–5th	6.2
6	Hettie Halstead EL 399 students · Kindergarten–5th	399	Kindergarten–5th	4.8
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	St Christopher's Episcopal SchoolPrivate 6 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	6	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated

Middle Schools

2 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Copperas Cove J H 842 students · 6th–8th	842	6th–8th	5.7
2	S C Lee J H 929 students · 6th–8th	929	6th–8th	5.3

High Schools

2 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Copperas Cove H S 2,273 students · 9th–12th	2,273	9th–12th	5.2
2	Crossroads H S 135 students · 10th–12th	135	10th–12th	3.3

Other Schools

1 school

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Mae Stevens Early Learning Academy 382 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	382	Pre-K–Pre-K	6.3

Schools in Copperas Cove

Copperas Cove, Texas · 12 schools

Schools by Level

State: Texas
Elementary: 7
Middle: 2
High: 2
Other: 1

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School District

COPPERAS COVE ISD

11 schools · 7,959 students

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Copperas Cove, Texas

How many schools are in Copperas Cove, Texas?

Copperas Cove has 12 schools, including 11 public and 1 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Copperas Cove, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for 11 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in Copperas Cove is 6.1 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Copperas Cove, Texas?

The top-ranked school in Copperas Cove on MySchoolScout is Martin Walker EL with a composite score of 8.7/10.

What is the best elementary school in Copperas Cove, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in Copperas Cove on MySchoolScout is Martin Walker EL with a composite score of 8.7/10.

What is the best middle school in Copperas Cove, Texas?

The top-ranked middle school in Copperas Cove on MySchoolScout is Copperas Cove J H with a composite score of 5.7/10.

What is the best high school in Copperas Cove, Texas?

The top-ranked high school in Copperas Cove on MySchoolScout is Copperas Cove H S with a composite score of 5.2/10.

How many school districts serve Copperas Cove, Texas?

Copperas Cove is served by 1 school district: Copperas Cove ISD.

Are there private schools in Copperas Cove, Texas?

Yes, Copperas Cove has 1 private school alongside 11 public schools.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Copperas Cove, Texas?

Among 11 public schools in Copperas Cove that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average is 14.1:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Copperas Cove, Texas?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education sources. Schools with enough data receive a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.