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 1,971 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 26% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). 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 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,971 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Smith High School serves the northeast part of Carrollton, TX, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 10.5 square miles, where most students typically drive 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school. The average distance from the school to the edge of the zone is about 2.5 miles, with the furthest edge extending up to 3.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Smith High School's student population of 1,971 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 133 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,971 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
133 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1975
School Calendar
School Rankings
Smith High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Smith High School is 0.52, 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
#7275 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
66%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
21%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
6%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.9%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green, Gold
School Mascot
Troy
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Smith High School's ranking?
Smith High School is ranked #7275 out of 8,096 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?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% 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 90%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Smith High School?
1,971 students attend Smith High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Smith High School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 4% 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 15:1, which is higher than 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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