Harker Heights H S
Harker Heights, TX · Killeen ISD · Grades 9-12
856th of 1,669 Texas high schools statewide · better than 49%· Stable
Harker Heights H S ranking
SchoolRow ranks Harker Heights H S 856th of 1,669 Texas high schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 49% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 46th in 2019 to 49th in 2025.
Harker Heights H S test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 1,249 students tested
Harker Heights H S students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 2,268 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 22.3% | 31.6% | ▲ 9.3 pts | |
| White | 36.5% | 26.1% | ▼ 10.4 pts | |
| Black | 28.6% | 25.8% | ▼ 2.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 6.9% | 10.1% | ▲ 3.2 pts | |
| Asian | 3.8% | 4.2% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.9% | 1.5% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.0% | 0.7% | ▼ 0.3 pts |
Homes near Harker Heights H S
Typical home value $300K in zip 76548 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Harker Heights H S
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –Gateway H SKilleen ISD · 3.9 mi away
- 4Chaparral H SKilleen ISD · 4 mi away1,013th of 1,669
ELA 50% · Math 27% - –Bell County Inspire AcademyInspire Academies · 4.2 mi away · charter
- 2Killeen H SKilleen ISD · 4.7 mi away1,374th of 1,669
ELA 32% · Math 19% - 3C E Ellison H SKilleen ISD · 5.5 mi away1,228th of 1,669
ELA 42% · Math 22% - 1Pathways Academic CampusKilleen ISD · 5.9 mi away1,525th of 1,669
ELA 18% · Math 15% - 1Richard Milburn Alter H S (Killeen)Richard Milburn Alter High School (Killeen) · 6.4 mi away · charter1,641st of 1,669
ELA 10% · Math 0% - 8Salado H SSalado ISD · 9.1 mi away475th of 1,669
ELA 70% · Math 42%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Harker Heights H S in?
Harker Heights H S is part of the Killeen ISD district in Harker Heights, Texas.
Is Harker Heights H S a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Harker Heights H S 856th of 1,669 Texas high schools (better than 49% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Harker Heights H S?
Hispanic 32%, White 26%, Black 26%, Two or more races 10% (2,268 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Harker Heights H S cost?
The typical home value in zip code 76548 is $300K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.