The Cove Choice is...

Award-winning Academic & Extra-curricular Programs
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Big-City Opportunities, Small-Town Feel

CCISD offers programs you would typically find in a bigger, metropolitan school district, while maintaining the feel & charm of a small town

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Central Texas' Leader in Career Programs

CCISD offers 45 industry-based certifications through 12 Career & Technical Education programs. Starting in junior high, Cove offers more programs than anyone in an hour's drive

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The Best Elementary Schools in Texas

3 Cove elementary campuses were named to both the U.S. News & World Report's Best Elementary Schools in Texas and the Educational Results Partnership's Texas Honor Roll

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Highly-Effective Teachers

Cove teachers are certified or have years of relevant industry experience, with 1 in 3 earning Teacher Incentive Allotment designations from the state

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Purple Star Campuses

Copperas Cove ISD was just the 13th district in Texas to become 100% Purple Star, recognizing the district for its work in supporting military-connected families

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Early College

Since 2023, more than 130 Cove students have earned college degrees or certifications through the Dual Credit program. This year, Cove students will earn over 6,200 college credits

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Award-Winning Fine Arts

Whether it's band, color guard, dance, choir, visual art or theatre, there is an opportunity for every Bulldawg interested in the arts

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College, Career & Military Ready

99% of Copperas Cove ISD's 2025 graduates were College, Career & Military-Ready as defined by the Texas Education Agency

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Early Literacy

CCISD's Early Literacy initiative have seen proven results in all subjects. By emphasizing reading at a young age, every student builds a foundation for a lifetime of learning

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Championship Athletics

The Bulldawgs and Lady Dawgs compete in UIL Class 6A and have made dozens of trips to the playoffs, Regionals or State across 14 sports

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Supportive Staff

Whether in or out of the classroom, more than 1,400 CCISD staff members are eager to make your child's school experience a positive one

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An Activity for Every Dawg

U.S. Army Youth Programs in Your Neighborhood funds 71 clubs and student organizations across our junior high & high school campuses, providing an activity for every Bulldawg

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Safe Schools

The safety and well-being of every student and staff member in Copperas Cove is our top priority. To help, CCISD employs 17 marshals & 2 contracted resource officers

The Cove Difference

Ready for College

In 2025, 99% of Copperas Cove HS graduates graduated College- & Career-ready, a school record!

Highly-Rated Schools

All 11 CCISD campuses meet or exceed state standards, with 8 campuses earning "B" ratings or better.

Purple Star Schools

CCISD is just the 13th district in Texas to be 100% Purple Star for supporting Military families.

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Beating Texas

Cove students are beating state results on 11 state-mandated exams.

Early College

130 associate degrees or industry certifications earned since 2023.

Award-winning CTE

45 industry certifications in 12 career tracks available for students, leading central Texas.

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Master Teachers

1 in 3 CCISD teachers has earned a Teacher Incentive Allotment designation from the State.

Fine Arts

More than 20 years of excellence across band, choir, theatre, color guard, dance and visual art.

Focused on Literacy

CCISD's focused early literacy initiative builds a solid foundation for a lifetime of learning.

Plenty to Do & Learn

71 clubs and student organizations funded through US Army Youth Programs in Your Neighborhood

Bulldawg Athletics

14 winning sports for boys & girls, alike, to excel.

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Growing on STAAR

CCISD saw improved results on all 14 STAAR & End of Course exams in the 2025 testing cycle,