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8 schools in Kilgore

Texas · Public K-12

Public K-12 schools in Kilgore number 8, teaching approximately 4,278 Texas students, an average of 535 per campus.

7-year change in Kilgore

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
4,278
-507 (-11%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
44%
was 50%
% Hispanic
37%
was 31%
% Black
11%
was 14%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
CHANDLER ELElementary02-03501
ELDER COOP ALTER SCHOOLCombinedM-M·
KILGORE H SHigh09-121,167
KILGORE INTElementary04-05531
KILGORE MIDDLEMiddle06-08840
KILGORE PATHWAYS ACADEMYElementaryM-M·
KILGORE PRIElementaryPK-01621
SABINE ELElementaryPK-04618

About Kilgore

Kilgore, Texas is home to 8 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 4,278 students. By school count, it is a moderately sized city.

On the level-by-level breakdown, the city is made up of 5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, and 1 other.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 535, noticeably below the state mean of about 606.

Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 4,278 students, fell 11% from the 4,785 reported in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the Hispanic share of enrollment grew from 31% to 37%.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Kilgore discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Kilgore, Texas?
There are 8 public K-12 schools in Kilgore, with a combined enrollment of about 4,278.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Kilgore?
Kilgore has 5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined-grade public schools.
What is the largest public school in Kilgore?
KILGORE H S is the largest public school in Kilgore by enrollment, with approximately 1,167 students.
What school districts serve Kilgore?
Kilgore is served by 2 public school districts, including KILGORE ISD, SABINE ISD.
What grade levels do public schools in Kilgore cover?
Public schools in Kilgore serve students from pre-K through grade 12.