For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,616 students in Belton, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Belton, TX are Belton High School, Priority Charter Schools Copperas Cove and Priority Charter Schools Temple. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Belton, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Belton have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Belton, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Belton High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Belton, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Belton High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 Lake Rd
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 215-2200
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 215-2200
Grades: 8-12
| 1,836 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Priority Charter Schools Copperas Cove
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2205 Fm 3046
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 238-8231
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 238-8231
Grades: PK-12
| 246 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Priority Charter Schools Temple
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7177 Airport Rd
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 778-8682
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 778-8682
Grades: PK-12
| 221 students
Rank: #44.
Cedar Crest
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3500 Interstate 35 Frontage Rd
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 939-4017
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 939-4017
Grades: 7-12
| 71 students
Rank: n/an/a
320 N Blair
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 215-2500
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 215-2500
Grades: 9-11
| 242 students
Belton, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1704 Sparta Rd
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 933-4840
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 933-4840
Grades: 5-6
| 528 students
400 N Wall
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 933-4800
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 933-4800
Grades: 7-8
| 1,116 students
320 N Blair
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 215-2500
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 215-2500
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Cedar Crest Tcs (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
3500 South Ih 35
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 939-4071
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 939-4071
Grades: 1-12
| 65 students
Cedar Park Charter Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
201 Buttercup Creek Blvd
Belton, TX 76513
(512) 331-2980
Belton, TX 76513
(512) 331-2980
Grades: PK-12
| 127 students
Georgetown Charter Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
302 Serenada
Belton, TX 76513
(512) 863-9236
Belton, TX 76513
(512) 863-9236
Grades: PK-5
| 90 students
Killeen Charter Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3209 Atkinson Ave
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 245-9787
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 245-9787
Grades: PK-12
| 230 students
501 E 4th
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 215-3700
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 215-3700
Grades: PK-5
| 590 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Belton, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Belton, TX include Belton High School, Priority Charter Schools Copperas Cove and Priority Charter Schools Temple.
How many public high schools are located in Belton?
5 public high schools are located in Belton.
What is the racial composition of students in Belton?
Belton public high schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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