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Best Schools in Harker Heights, Texas

8 schools in the directory · 3 Elementary · 3 Middle · 1 High · 1 Other

Last updated: October 2026

Public: 8

Districts: 1

Comparable public avg (7): 5.5/10

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The short answer

The top-rated public schools in Harker Heights are Skipcha EL (7.7/10), Mountain View EL (6.8/10), and Harker Heights EL (6.3/10), among 7 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.

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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 public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Harker Heights

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (7 rated schools; 8 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Skipcha EL	7.7 / 10	Elementary	—	80th
2	Mountain View EL	6.8 / 10	Elementary	—	58th
3	Harker Heights EL	6.3 / 10	Elementary	—	46th
4	Nolan Middle	5.7 / 10	Middle	—	32th
5	Harker Heights H S	4.5 / 10	High	—	11th
6	Union Grove Middle	4.1 / 10	Middle	—	7th
7	Eastern Hills Middle	3.6 / 10	Middle	—	3th

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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.

The 7 public schools in this comparison average 5.5 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 Skipcha EL with a composite score of 7.7/10.

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

3 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Skipcha EL 968 students · Pre-K–5th	968	Pre-K–5th	7.7
2	Mountain View EL 740 students · Pre-K–5th	740	Pre-K–5th	6.8
3	Harker Heights EL 720 students · Pre-K–5th	720	Pre-K–5th	6.3

Middle Schools

3 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Nolan Middle 1,156 students · 6th–8th	1,156	6th–8th	5.7
2	Union Grove Middle 669 students · 6th–8th	669	6th–8th	4.1
3	Eastern Hills Middle 589 students · 6th–8th	589	6th–8th	3.6

High Schools

1 school

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Harker Heights H S 2,268 students · 9th–12th	2,268	9th–12th	4.5

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

Schools by Level

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

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School District

KILLEEN ISD

54 schools · 43,864 students

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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 7 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in Harker Heights is 5.5 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 Skipcha EL with a composite score of 7.7/10.

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 7.7/10.

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 5.7/10.

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 4.5/10.

How many school districts serve Harker Heights, Texas?

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

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

Among 7 public schools in Harker Heights that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average 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 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.