Top Rankings
Copperas Cove Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 7,959 students in Copperas Cove Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Copperas Cove Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
11 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
7,959 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
581 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Copperas Cove Independent School District, which is ranked #580 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#585 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
41%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
51%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
46%

Graduation Rate
88%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.74
0.64
# American Indian Students
33 Students
17,916 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
104 Students
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
2,403 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
30%
53%
# Black Students
1,446 Students
706,008 Students
% Black Students
18%
13%
# White Students
2,796 Students
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
35%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
231 Students
8,841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
3%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
946 Students
173,807 Students
% of Two or more races Students
12%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
382
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
498
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
534
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
577
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
603
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
583
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
603
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
579
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
599
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
593
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
623
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
605
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
642
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
538
367,397
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,498 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,369 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$100 MM
$74,029 MM

Spending
$91 MM
$78,063 MM

Revenue / Student
$12,498
$13,387

Spending / Student
$11,369
$14,116

Best Copperas Cove Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
House Creek Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
351 Lutheran Church Rd
Copperas Cove, TX 76522
(254) 518-3000
Copperas Cove, TX 76522
(254) 518-3000
Grades: K-5
| 579 students
Rank: #22.
Mae Stevens Early Learning Academy
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
302 Manning Dr
Copperas Cove, TX 76522
(254) 547-8289
Copperas Cove, TX 76522
(254) 547-8289
Grades: PK
| 382 students
Rank: #33.
Martin Walker Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Fm 3046
Copperas Cove, TX 76522
(254) 547-2283
Copperas Cove, TX 76522
(254) 547-2283
Grades: K-5
| 393 students
Rank: #44.
Fairview/miss Jewell Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
710 S 5th St
Copperas Cove, TX 76522
(254) 547-4530
Copperas Cove, TX 76522
(254) 547-4530
Grades: K-5
| 504 students
Rank: #55.
C R Clements/hollie Parsons Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1115 Northern Dancer
Copperas Cove, TX 76522
(254) 547-2235
Copperas Cove, TX 76522
(254) 547-2235
Grades: K-5
| 826 students
Rank: #66.
Hettie Halstead Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
910 N Main St
Copperas Cove, TX 76522
(254) 547-3440
Copperas Cove, TX 76522
(254) 547-3440
Grades: K-5
| 399 students
Rank: #77.
S C Lee J High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1205 Courtney Ln
Copperas Cove, TX 76522
(254) 542-7877
Copperas Cove, TX 76522
(254) 542-7877
Grades: 6-8
| 929 students
Rank: #88.
Copperas Cove J High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
702 Sunny St
Copperas Cove, TX 76522
(254) 547-6959
Copperas Cove, TX 76522
(254) 547-6959
Grades: 6-8
| 842 students
Rank: #99.
J L Williams/lovett Ledger Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
909 Courtney Ln
Copperas Cove, TX 76522
(254) 542-3070
Copperas Cove, TX 76522
(254) 542-3070
Grades: K-5
| 697 students
Rank: #1010.
Copperas Cove High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 S 25th St
Copperas Cove, TX 76522
(254) 547-2534
Copperas Cove, TX 76522
(254) 547-2534
Grades: 9-12
| 2,273 students
Rank: #1111.
Crossroads High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
306 E Ave E
Copperas Cove, TX 76522
(254) 547-9164
Copperas Cove, TX 76522
(254) 547-9164
Grades: 10-12
| 135 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Copperas Cove Independent School District?
Copperas Cove Independent School District manages 11 public schools serving 7,959 students.
What is the rank of Copperas Cove Independent School District?
Copperas Cove Independent School District is ranked #580 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Copperas Cove Independent School District?
35% of Copperas Cove Independent School District students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Copperas Cove Independent School District?
Copperas Cove Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Copperas Cove Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,369 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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