5.9 avg / 10

Best Schools in Harker Heights, Texas

8 schools · 3 Elementary · 3 Middle · 1 High · 1 Other

Last updated: July 2026

Public: 8

Districts: 1

Avg Rating: 5.9/10

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Use this page to compare every school in Harker Heights by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

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The short answer

The top-rated schools in Harker Heights for 2026 are Nolan Middle (7.3/10), Skipcha EL (7.2/10), and Mountain View EL (5.9/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 7 rated schools. 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 with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Mountain View EL

STAAR proficiency rose +15.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Harker Heights schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Harker Heights

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (7 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Nolan Middle	7.3 / 10	Middle	—	68th
2	Skipcha EL	7.2 / 10	Elementary	—	66th
3	Mountain View EL	5.9 / 10	Elementary	—	41th
4	Harker Heights EL	5.8 / 10	Elementary	—	39th
5	Harker Heights H S	5.6 / 10	High	—	36th
6	Union Grove Middle	5.6 / 10	Middle	—	36th
7	Eastern Hills Middle	3.7 / 10	Middle	—	8th

See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

Family Snapshot

At a glance

Avg school rating: 5.9/10
Median household income: $80,847
Median home value: $268,000
Bachelor's degree or higher: 32%
Avg commute: 24 min
Owner-occupied homes: 62%

How Harker Heights compares

Texas rank

#469 of 654

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

-0.4

below Texas avg (6.3)

Median household income

$81k

109% of Texas median

Schools in this city

7

About Schools in Harker Heights, Texas

Harker Heights, Texas is home to 8 schools, including 8 public schools. The city's schools span 3 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 1 high school.

With an average rating of 5.9 out of 10, schools in Harker Heights show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-performing school in Harker Heights is Nolan Middle with a composite score of 7.3/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Harker Heights is served by 1 school district: KILLEEN ISD. These districts collectively serve 43,864 students.

Harker Heights's community shows 32% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $80,847. The poverty rate in the area is 10.6%.

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.

Filter by Level: All Levels (8) Elementary (3) Middle (3) High (1)

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Filter by ZIP: 76548 (8)

Elementary Schools

3 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Skipcha EL 968 students · Pre-K–5th	968	Pre-K–5th	7.2
2	Mountain View EL 740 students · Pre-K–5th	740	Pre-K–5th	5.9
3	Harker Heights EL 720 students · Pre-K–5th	720	Pre-K–5th	5.8

Middle Schools

3 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Nolan Middle 1,156 students · 6th–8th	1,156	6th–8th	7.3
2	Union Grove Middle 669 students · 6th–8th	669	6th–8th	5.6
3	Eastern Hills Middle 589 students · 6th–8th	589	6th–8th	3.7

High Schools

1 school

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Harker Heights H S 2,268 students · 9th–12th	2,268	9th–12th	5.6

Other Schools

1 school

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Killeen Jjaep 3 students · 9th–10th	3	9th–10th	—

Schools in Harker Heights

Harker Heights, Texas · 8 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$80,847

Median Home Value

$268,000

Median Rent

$1,113/mo

Population

33,071

College Educated

32%

Homeownership

62%

Avg Commute

24 min

Poverty Rate

10.6%

Community Profile

Harker Heights has a median household income of $80,847. It is an area where 32% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $268,000, with a median rent of $1,113/month. The area has a poverty rate of 10.6%. The average commute for residents is 24 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Schools by Level

State: Texas
Elementary: 3
Middle: 3
High: 1
Other: 1

Resources

🔍 Google "Harker Heights schools" 🏫 GreatSchools Harker Heights 📊 Niche Harker Heights Rankings 📍 Google Maps: Schools

School District

KILLEEN ISD

54 schools · 43,864 students

Nearby Cities

Morgans Point Resort (2 schools)

3 mi

Nolanville (2 schools)

3 mi

Killeen (45 schools)

5 mi

Fort Cavazos (8 schools)

Copperas Cove (12 schools)

Little River (4 schools)

20 mi

Bartlett (1 school)

24 mi

Gatesville (5 schools)

25 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Harker Heights, Texas

How many schools are in Harker Heights, Texas?

Harker Heights has 8 schools, including 8 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Harker Heights, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Harker Heights is 5.9 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 Harker Heights, Texas?

The top-ranked school in Harker Heights on MySchoolScout is Nolan Middle with a composite score of 7.3/10.

What is the best elementary school in Harker Heights, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in Harker Heights on MySchoolScout is Skipcha EL with a composite score of 7.2/10.

What is the best middle school in Harker Heights, Texas?

The top-ranked middle school in Harker Heights on MySchoolScout is Nolan Middle with a composite score of 7.3/10.

What is the best high school in Harker Heights, Texas?

The top-ranked high school in Harker Heights on MySchoolScout is Harker Heights H S with a composite score of 5.6/10.

How many school districts serve Harker Heights, Texas?

Harker Heights is served by 1 school district: Killeen ISD.

What is the education level in Harker Heights, Texas?

According to Census data, 32% of adults in Harker Heights have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Harker Heights, Texas?

The median household income in Harker Heights is approximately $80,847 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Harker Heights, Texas?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Harker Heights is 16.2:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Harker Heights, Texas?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives 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.