Serving 153 students in grades 9-12, James Bowie High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 153 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: James Bowie High School's attendance zone covers the entire Simms, TX school district, encompassing approximately 146.5 square miles. Typically, it takes about 10-15 minutes to drive to the school from various points within the zone, with an average distance of 6.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 10.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James Bowie High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
James Bowie High School's student population of 153 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
153 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1988
School Calendar
School Rankings
James Bowie High School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James Bowie High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3270 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
2%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
13%
White
92%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)3.9%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Bowie High School's ranking?
James Bowie High School is ranked #3270 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are James Bowie High School often compared to?
James Bowie High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dekalb High School, Hooks High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of James Bowie High School?
The graduation rate of James Bowie High School is 80%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend James Bowie High School?
153 students attend James Bowie High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of James Bowie High School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of James Bowie High School?
James Bowie High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does James Bowie High School offer ?
James Bowie High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is James Bowie High School part of?
James Bowie High School is part of Simms Independent School District.
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