For the 2023 school year, there are 71 public schools serving 38,333 students in Smith County, TX (there are 23 private schools, serving 5,090 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Smith County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%). Smith County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Texas.
The top ranked public schools in Smith County, TX are Stanton-smith Elementary School, Lindale High School and Lindale J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Smith County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Smith County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best Smith County Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stanton-smith Elementary School
Math: 88% | Reading: 77%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
500 Zavala Trl
Whitehouse, TX 75791
(903) 839-5730
Whitehouse, TX 75791
(903) 839-5730
Grades: PK-5
| 482 students
Rank: #22.
Lindale High School
Math: 79% | Reading: 75%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
920 E Hubbard
Lindale, TX 75771
(903) 882-6138
Lindale, TX 75771
(903) 882-6138
Grades: 9-12
| 1,207 students
Rank: #33.
Lindale J High School
Math: 81% | Reading: 72%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
409 Eagle Spirit
Lindale, TX 75771
(903) 881-4150
Lindale, TX 75771
(903) 881-4150
Grades: 7-8
| 673 students
Rank: #44.
Ut Tyler University Academy At Longview
Charter School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3201 N Eastman Rd
Tyler, TX 75799
(903) 663-8219
Tyler, TX 75799
(903) 663-8219
Grades: 1-12
| 258 students
Rank: #55.
Tyler ISD Early College High School
Magnet School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2800 W Shaw St
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 262-1710
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 262-1710
Grades: 9-12
| 379 students
Rank: #66.
Whitehouse High School
Math: 71% | Reading: 69%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
901 E Main
Whitehouse, TX 75791
(903) 839-5551
Whitehouse, TX 75791
(903) 839-5551
Grades: 9-12
| 1,535 students
Rank: #77.
Velma Penny Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1000 Mount Sylvan St
Lindale, TX 75771
(903) 882-7513
Lindale, TX 75771
(903) 882-7513
Grades: 1-3
| 482 students
Rank: #88.
Bullard Middle School
Math: 69% | Reading: 66%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
909 W Main
Bullard, TX 75757
(903) 894-6533
Bullard, TX 75757
(903) 894-6533
Grades: 7-8
| 422 students
Rank: #99.
Gus Winston Cain Elementary School
Math: 71% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
810 Hwy 110 S
Whitehouse, TX 75791
(903) 839-5600
Whitehouse, TX 75791
(903) 839-5600
Grades: PK-5
| 507 students
Rank: #1010.
Troup High School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
927 Arp Dr
Troup, TX 75789
(903) 842-3065
Troup, TX 75789
(903) 842-3065
Grades: 9-12
| 301 students
Rank: #1111.
Arp High School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
101 Toney Dr
Arp, TX 75750
(903) 859-4917
Arp, TX 75750
(903) 859-4917
Grades: 9-12
| 252 students
Rank: #1212.
Bullard High School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 68%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1426 S Houston
Bullard, TX 75757
(903) 894-3272
Bullard, TX 75757
(903) 894-3272
Grades: 9-12
| 796 students
Rank: #1313.
E J Moss Intermediate School
Math: 66% | Reading: 59%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
411 Eagle Spirit Dr
Lindale, TX 75771
(903) 882-2800
Lindale, TX 75771
(903) 882-2800
Grades: 4-6
| 948 students
Rank: #1414.
Bullard Elementary School
Math: 61% | Reading: 61%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2008 Panther Crossing
Bullard, TX 75757
(903) 894-2930
Bullard, TX 75757
(903) 894-2930
Grades: 3-4
| 377 students
Rank: #1515.
J W Holloway Sixth Grade School
Math: 72% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
701 E Main
Whitehouse, TX 75791
(903) 839-5656
Whitehouse, TX 75791
(903) 839-5656
Grades: 6
| 358 students
Rank: #1616.
College Street Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
106 N College St
Lindale, TX 75771
(903) 882-3121
Lindale, TX 75771
(903) 882-3121
Grades: 1-3
| 436 students
Rank: #1717.
Whitehouse J High School
Math: 65% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
406 W Main
Whitehouse, TX 75791
(903) 839-5590
Whitehouse, TX 75791
(903) 839-5590
Grades: 6-8
| 780 students
Rank: #1818.
Ut Tyler University Academy At Tyler
Charter School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3900 University Blvd
Tyler, TX 75799
(903) 730-3988
Tyler, TX 75799
(903) 730-3988
Grades: K-12
| 321 students
Rank: #1919.
H L Higgins Elementary School
Math: 63% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
306 Bascom Rd
Whitehouse, TX 75791
(903) 839-5580
Whitehouse, TX 75791
(903) 839-5580
Grades: PK-5
| 525 students
Rank: #2020.
Caldwell Arts Academy
Magnet School
Math: 53% | Reading: 61%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
331 S College
Tyler, TX 75702
(903) 262-2250
Tyler, TX 75702
(903) 262-2250
Grades: K-8
| 561 students
Rank: #2121.
Bullard Intermediate School
Math: 66% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
218 Schoolhouse Rd
Bullard, TX 75757
(903) 894-6793
Bullard, TX 75757
(903) 894-6793
Grades: 5-6
| 437 students
Rank: #2222.
Birdwell Dual Language Immersion School
Magnet School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2010 Talley Ave
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 262-1870
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 262-1870
Grades: PK-8
| 408 students
Rank: #2323.
Ut Tyler University Academy At Palestine
Charter School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 University Blvd
Tyler, TX 75799
(903) 727-2326
Tyler, TX 75799
(903) 727-2326
Grades: K-12
| 248 students
Rank: #2424.
Owens Elementary School
Math: 49% | Reading: 58%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11780 C R 168
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 262-2175
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 262-2175
Grades: PK-5
| 617 students
Rank: #2525.
Troup Middle School
Math: 52% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
817 N Arp Dr
Troup, TX 75789
(903) 842-3081
Troup, TX 75789
(903) 842-3081
Grades: 6-8
| 245 students
Rank: #2626.
Troup Elementary School
Math: 50% | Reading: 55%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 E Bryant St
Troup, TX 75789
(903) 842-3071
Troup, TX 75789
(903) 842-3071
Grades: PK-5
| 477 students
Rank: #2727.
Woods Elementary School
Math: 54% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3131 Fry Ave
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 262-1280
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 262-1280
Grades: PK-5
| 653 students
Rank: #2828.
Dr Bryan C Jack Elementary School
Math: 53% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1900 Balsam Gap Ln
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 262-3260
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 262-3260
Grades: PK-5
| 656 students
Rank: #2929.
Mozelle Brown Elementary School
Math: 52% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14600 C R 2191
Whitehouse, TX 75791
(903) 839-5610
Whitehouse, TX 75791
(903) 839-5610
Grades: PK-5
| 631 students
Rank: #3030.
Azleway - Willow Bend
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2902 Hwy 31 E
Tyler, TX 75702
(903) 565-6801
Tyler, TX 75702
(903) 565-6801
Grades: 5-12
| 56 students
Rank: #3131.
Bell Elementary School
Math: 48% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1409 Hankerson St
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 262-1820
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 262-1820
Grades: PK-5
| 496 students
Rank: #3232.
Hubbard Middle School
Math: 47% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1300 Hubbard Dr
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 262-1560
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 262-1560
Grades: 6-8
| 760 students
Rank: #3333.
Winona High School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
611 Wildcat Dr
Winona, TX 75792
(903) 939-4100
Winona, TX 75792
(903) 939-4100
Grades: 9-12
| 293 students
Rank: #3434.
Rice Elementary School
Math: 40% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5215 Old Bullard Rd
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 262-2555
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 262-2555
Grades: PK-5
| 614 students
Rank: #3535.
Tyler Legacy High School
Math: 34% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4500 Red Raider Dr
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 262-2625
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 262-2625
Grades: 9-12
| 2,351 students
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Smith County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1201 North Nw Loop 323
Tyler, TX 75702
(713) 667-1184
Tyler, TX 75702
(713) 667-1184
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Alvin V Anderson Educational Compl High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1818 N Confederate Ave
Tyler, TX 75702
(903) 262-3040
Tyler, TX 75702
(903) 262-3040
Grades: 7-12
| 118 students
Azleway - Chapel Hill (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
15892 Cr 26
Tyler, TX 75707
(903) 565-6801
Tyler, TX 75707
(903) 565-6801
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Azleway Charter School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
15892 Cr26
Tyler, TX 75707
(903) 566-8444
Tyler, TX 75707
(903) 566-8444
Grades: 1-12
| 120 students
Bullard Alternative School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
P O Box 250
Bullard, TX 75757
(903) 894-6591
Bullard, TX 75757
(903) 894-6591
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
P O Box 250
Bullard, TX 75757
(903) 894-6639
Bullard, TX 75757
(903) 894-6639
Grades: 12
| 2 students
801 Hwy 110 S
Whitehouse, TX 75791
(903) 839-5600
Whitehouse, TX 75791
(903) 839-5600
Grades: K-1
| 601 students
Camp Tyler Elementary School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
15143 Camp Tyler Rd
Whitehouse, TX 75791
(903) 510-6400
Whitehouse, TX 75791
(903) 510-6400
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
2621 N Border Ave
Tyler, TX 75702
(903) 262-1450
Tyler, TX 75702
(903) 262-1450
Grades: 6-8
| 469 students
Jim Plyler Instructional Complex (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
807 W Glenwood
Tyler, TX 75702
(903) 531-3825
Tyler, TX 75702
(903) 531-3825
Grades: 2-12
| 100 students
Lindale Jjaep (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
505 Pierce St
Lindale, TX 75771
(903) 881-4001
Lindale, TX 75771
(903) 881-4001
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Premier H S Of Lindale Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
17141 Hwy 110 North
Lindale, TX 75771
(903) 881-9940
Lindale, TX 75771
(903) 881-9940
Grades: 9-11
| n/a students
2800 Walton Rd
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 262-1180
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 262-1180
Grades: PK
| 100 students
St Louis Unit (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
505 Pierce St
Lindale, TX 75771
(903) 881-4001
Lindale, TX 75771
(903) 881-4001
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
St Louis Unit (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
11134 Cr 2249
Tyler, TX 75707
(903) 566-2241
Tyler, TX 75707
(903) 566-2241
Grades: K-12
| 4 students
St Louis Unit Middle School (Closed 2006)
Special Education School
P O Box 218
Winona, TX 75792
(903) 939-4100
Winona, TX 75792
(903) 939-4100
Grades: 7
| 1 students
Smith County J J A E P (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
2630 Morningside Dr
Tyler, TX 75707
(903) 566-8441
Tyler, TX 75707
(903) 566-8441
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Smith County J J A E P Elementary School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
611 Wildcat Dr
Winona, TX 75792
(903) 939-7010
Winona, TX 75792
(903) 939-7010
Grades: 10
| 1 students
Smith County J J A E P Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1319 New Sunnybrook Dr
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 262-1046
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 262-1046
Grades: 9-10
| 2 students
Smith County Jjaep (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
201 North Carolina
Troup, TX 75789
(903) 842-3067
Troup, TX 75789
(903) 842-3067
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Smith County Jjaep Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2630 Morningside Dr
Bullard, TX 75757
(903) 894-6639
Bullard, TX 75757
(903) 894-6639
Grades: 9
| 2 students
Special Services Annex (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
P O Box 2035
Tyler, TX 75710
(903) 531-3500
Tyler, TX 75710
(903) 531-3500
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2800 W Shaw St
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 262-1710
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 262-1710
Grades: 6-8
| 520 students
Whitehouse Isd - Jjaep Middle School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
110 Wildcat Dr
Whitehouse, TX 75791
(903) 839-5556
Whitehouse, TX 75791
(903) 839-5556
Grades: 6
| 1 students
Wings High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
13172 Hwy 64 East
Tyler, TX 75707
(903) 565-0718
Tyler, TX 75707
(903) 565-0718
Grades: 11-12
| 11 students
611 Wildcat Dr
Winona, TX 75792
(903) 939-4800
Winona, TX 75792
(903) 939-4800
Grades: 4-5
| 160 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Smith County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Smith County, TX include Stanton-smith Elementary School, Lindale High School and Lindale J High School. Smith County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Texas.
How many public schools are located in Smith County, TX?
71 public schools are located in Smith County, TX.
What percentage of students in Smith County, TX go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Smith County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Smith County, TX?
Smith County, TX public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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