Newman Smith High School is a public high school in Carrollton, Texas, United States in the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District. The school opened in 1975 and is named after the former CFBISD superintendent Newman Smith. Smith High School serves sections of Carrollton and Dallas.
Serving 1,937 students in grades 9-12, Smith High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,937 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Smith High School's student population of 1,937 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 141 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,937 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
141 teachers
Year Founded
1975
Colors
Green, Gold
School Rankings
Smith High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Smith High School is 0.54, 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
#6760 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
6%
Hispanic
64%
53%
Black
21%
13%
White
7%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Troy
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Smith High School's ranking?
Smith High School is ranked #6760 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Smith High School often compared to?
Smith High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Turner High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Smith High School?
The graduation rate of Smith High School is 89%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Smith High School?
1,937 students attend Smith High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Smith High School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Smith High School?
Smith High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Smith High School offer ?
Smith High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Smith High School part of?
Smith High School is part of Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Smith High School located?
Smith High School is located in the Central Carrollton neighborhood of Carrollton, TX. There are 1 other public schools located in Central Carrollton.
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