Total enrollment
14,561
-579 (-4%) vs SY 2020-21
Coryell County
Texas · Public K-12
Across 25 public schools, Coryell County, Texas serves roughly 14,561 K-12 students, roughly 1 in 6 residents. That works out to 13 elementary, 5 middle, and 5 high schools.
4-year change in Coryell County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
25
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Coryell County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Texas | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 51.5% | #39 of 192 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 14,561 | #49 of 196 | #611 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 25 | #57 of 196 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.8:1 | #103 of 196 | #1,237 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 55.3% | #145 of 196 | #1,333 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 71.4% | #5 of 192 | #64 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Coryell County school rankings
Residents
84,748
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
25
6 districts
Enrollment
14,561
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$71,301
Above Texas avg
Free/reduced lunch
55.3%
Below Texas avg
Elementary
13
6,392 students
Middle
5
3,505 students
High
5
4,217 students
Combined / other
2
447 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
COPPERAS COVE ISD
7,761 students · 6 districts in Coryell County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Coryell County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
19.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
7.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
7.1%
civilian labor
Median age
33
22.5% under 18
Test scores in Coryell County
Latest 2025-26 ELA proficiency, 21 schools ranked. Texas state average: 55.6%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- KILLEEN ISD EARLY COLLEGE H S· 83.0%
- CLARKE EL· 78.0%
- GATESVILLE H S· 67.0%
- OVETA CULP HOBBY EL· 66.0%
- MARTIN WALKER EL· 65.0%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- EVANT H S· 42.0%
- AUDIE MURPHY MIDDLE· 49.0%
- GATESVILLE EL· 49.0%
- PRIORITY CHARTER SCHOOLS COPPERAS COVE· 49.0%
- GATESVILLE INT· 50.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COPPERAS COVE H S | Copperas Cove | High | 09-12 | 2,247 | · |
| KILLEEN ISD EARLY COLLEGE H S | Fort Cavazos | High | 09-12 | 960 | · |
| S C LEE J H | Copperas Cove | Middle | 06-08 | 932 | · |
| C R CLEMENTS/HOLLIE PARSONS EL | Copperas Cove | Elementary | KG-05 | 847 | · |
| COPPERAS COVE J H | Copperas Cove | Middle | 06-08 | 812 | · |
| GATESVILLE H S | Gatesville | High | 09-12 | 782 | · |
| AUDIE MURPHY MIDDLE | Fort Cavazos | Middle | 06-08 | 768 | · |
| OVETA CULP HOBBY EL | Fort Cavazos | Elementary | PK-03 | 730 | · |
| J L WILLIAMS/LOVETT LEDGER EL | Copperas Cove | Elementary | KG-05 | 635 | · |
| HOUSE CREEK EL | Copperas Cove | Elementary | KG-05 | 622 | · |
| GATESVILLE EL | Gatesville | Elementary | 01-03 | 606 | · |
| GATESVILLE INT | Gatesville | Middle | 04-06 | 599 | · |
| MONTAGUE VILLAGE EL | Fort Cavazos | Elementary | PK-05 | 548 | · |
| CLARKE EL | Fort Cavazos | Elementary | PK-03 | 481 | · |
| FAIRVIEW/MISS JEWELL EL | Copperas Cove | Elementary | KG-05 | 473 | · |
| GATESVILLE J H | Gatesville | Middle | 07-08 | 394 | · |
| HETTIE HALSTEAD EL | Copperas Cove | Elementary | KG-05 | 390 | · |
| MARTIN WALKER EL | Copperas Cove | Elementary | KG-05 | 355 | · |
| MAE STEVENS EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY | Copperas Cove | Elementary | PK-PK | 318 | · |
| GATESVILLE PRI | Gatesville | Elementary | PK-KG | 287 | · |
| OGLESBY SCHOOL | Oglesby | Combined | PK-12 | 237 | · |
| PRIORITY CHARTER SCHOOLS COPPERAS COVE | Copperas Cove | Combined | PK-12 | 210 | · |
| CROSSROADS H S | Copperas Cove | High | 09-12 | 130 | · |
| EVANT EL | Evant | Elementary | PK-05 | 100 | · |
| EVANT H S | Evant | High | 06-12 | 98 | · |
Cities in Coryell County
About Coryell County
Coryell County is a middle-population Texas county of about 84,748 residents, home to 25 public schools and roughly 14,561 students.
Stepping back, census numbers show median household income runs near $71,301, about 19% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate is around 8%. That income level is 7% noticeably above the Texas median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Coryell County spans 13 elementary schools (6,392 students), 5 middle schools (3,505), 5 high schools (4,217), and 2 combined or other schools.
COPPERAS COVE ISD dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 7,761 students on its own.
Trend over the past 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Coryell County has declined 4% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 15,140 students to 14,561.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Coryell County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data