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Kilgore Independent School District
Address
301 North Kilgore Street,
Downtown Kilgore
Kilgore
, (Gregg County and Rusk County), Texas, 75662
United States
District information
TypePublic School District
Motto"Kilgore Proud", "Bulldog Strong"
GradesPre-K – 12th grade
Governing agencyTexas Education Agency
NCES District ID4825620[1]
Students and staff
Students3,722[2]
Athletic conferenceUIL
District mascotBulldogs
Colors    Red & White
Other information
Websitewww.kisd.org

Kilgore Independent School District (Kilgore ISD) is one of two public school districts serving the city of Kilgore. Headquartered in Downtown Kilgore, Texas, United States, the district encompasses most of Kilgore, extending into small portions of southern Longview, and provides its educational services to select communities within southern Gregg and northern Rusk counties, including a portion of the Lake Cherokee area.[3][4]

During the 2015–2016 academic year, the district reported a dropout rate of 3.2%.[5]

In 2019, Kilgore ISD received a grade of “B” under the Texas Education Agency’s accountability rating system.[6]

Athletically, the district’s teams compete under the mascot name the Bulldogs.

History

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Kilgore Independent School District traces its origins to the early educational institutions of Kilgore. The first dedicated high school building was established in 1906 and served the community until 1913, when a larger facility was constructed to meet the needs of a growing student body. Prior to the formation of the independent school district, public education in Kilgore was primarily conducted in private homes and institutions like the Alexander Institute (which later became Lon Morris College in Jacksonville, Texas)[7][8]

The discovery of oil in the East Texas Oil Field precipitated rapid district expansion. Under Superintendent W. L. Dodson’s leadership, Kilgore ISD established Kilgore College in the fall of 1935.[9]

Also in 1935, the district constructed the Kilgore Colored School to serve African‑American students. In 1956, it was renamed C. B. Dansby School in honor of its principal, who led the school for 25 years. The institution remained segregated until desegregation in 1970; the original building was demolished in 2013, with a Texas Historical Marker preserving its legacy.[10][11]

The mid‑20th and early‑21st centuries saw continued growth in facilities. Chandler Elementary School opened in 1960 for second and third graders, Kilgore Intermediate School in 1995 for fourth and fifth grades, and — to accommodate a burgeoning student population — both Kilgore Primary and Kilgore Middle Schools commenced operations in 2013.[8]

Schools

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  • Kilgore High School (Grades 9–12)
  • Kilgore Middle School (Grades 6–8)
  • Kilgore Intermediate (Grades 4–5)
  • Chandler Elementary (Grades 1–3)
  • Kilgore Primary School (Grades PK–1)

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Kilgore ISD". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved June 30, 2025.
  2. ^ "Kilgore ISD Overview". Texas Tribune Schools Explorer. The Texas Tribune. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
  3. ^ "2020 CENSUS – SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Gregg County, TX" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved November 28, 2024.
  4. ^ "2020 CENSUS – SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Rusk County, TX" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved November 28, 2024.
  5. ^ "2017 Texas Academic Performance Report". Texas Education Agency. Retrieved November 28, 2024.
  6. ^ "2019 Accountability Ratings Overall Summary for Kilgore ISD (092902)". Texas Education Agency. Retrieved November 28, 2024.
  7. ^ "Kilgore High School Historical Marker" (PDF). Gregg County Historical Commission. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
  8. ^ a b "Our District History". Kilgore Independent School District. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
  9. ^ "Kilgore College". Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
  10. ^ "Mark in Texas History: Kilgore Colored School, C.B. Dansby School". KLTV. February 14, 2021. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
  11. ^ "Kilgore Colored and C. B. Dansby Schools Historical Marker". The Historical Marker Database. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
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