| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holland Independent School District | Holland | 9/10 Excellent · 89th pct | 634 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Troy Independent School District | Troy | 8/10 Good · 77th pct | 1,690 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Academy Independent School District | Little River Academy | 8/10 Good · 75th pct | 1,835 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Salado Independent School District | Salado | 8/10 Good · 70th pct | 2,336 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Rogers Independent School District | Burlington | 7/10 Good · 65th pct | 880 | 4 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Belton Independent School District | Temple | 6/10 Average · 52nd pct | 13,644 | 18 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Temple Independent School District | Temple | 4/10 Below Average · 38th pct | 8,615 | 16 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Killeen Independent School District | Killeen | 4/10 Below Average · 35th pct | 43,935 | 54 | PK–12 | 6 |
| Bartlett Independent School District | Bartlett | 1/10 Poor · 3rd pct | 461 | 1 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Bell County compares
Together they enroll 74,030 students across 110 schools. The largest is Killeen Independent School District with 43,935 students. Districts here average 6.1/10, above the Texas average of 5.7/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Bell County, Texas
Bell County has 9 public school districts covering 17 zip codes. The top-rated district in Bell County is Holland Independent School District (9/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (STAAR 2023), ranked against all districts in Texas. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Bell County, TX?
9 school districts serve zip codes in Bell County, TX. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Bell County, TX?
Of the districts serving Bell County, Holland Independent School District has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 89th percentile among Texas school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Texas reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Texas and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Texas only, never across state lines.