For the 2025-26 school year, there are 17 public high schools serving 12,563 students in Smith County, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Smith County, TX are Tyler Isd Early College High School, Ut Tyler University Academy At Longview and Lindale High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Smith County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Smith County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public high schools.
Smith County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bullard High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Smith County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tyler Isd Early College High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2800 W Shaw St
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 262-3098
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 262-3098
Gr: 9-12 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Ut Tyler University Academy At Longview
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3201 N Eastman Rd
Tyler, TX 75705
(903) 663-8219
Tyler, TX 75705
(903) 663-8219
Gr: K-12 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Lindale High School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
920 E Hubbard
Lindale, TX 75771
(903) 882-6138
Lindale, TX 75771
(903) 882-6138
Gr: 9-12 | 1,289 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Ut Tyler University Academy At Tyler
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3900 University Blvd
Tyler, TX 75799
(903) 730-3988
Tyler, TX 75799
(903) 730-3988
Gr: K-12 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #55.
Ut Tyler University Academy At Palestine
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 University Blvd
Tyler, TX 75799
(903) 727-2326
Tyler, TX 75799
(903) 727-2326
Gr: K-12 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #66.
Bullard High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1426 S Houston
Bullard, TX 75757
(903) 894-3272
Bullard, TX 75757
(903) 894-3272
Gr: 9-12 | 891 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #77.
Arp High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 Toney Dr
Arp, TX 75750
(903) 859-4917
Arp, TX 75750
(903) 859-4917
Gr: 9-12 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #88.
Whitehouse High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
901 E Main
Whitehouse, TX 75791
(903) 839-5551
Whitehouse, TX 75791
(903) 839-5551
Gr: 9-12 | 1,475 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #99.
Troup High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
927 Arp Dr
Troup, TX 75789
(903) 842-3065
Troup, TX 75789
(903) 842-3065
Gr: 9-12 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1010.
Trinity Charter Schools - Virtual Reclaim Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2902 Hwy 31 E
Tyler, TX 75702
(903) 565-6801
Tyler, TX 75702
(903) 565-6801
Gr: 9-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1111.
Tyler Legacy High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4500 Red Raider Dr
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 262-2625
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 262-2625
Gr: 9-12 | 2,647 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1212.
Cumberland High School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7200 Paluxy Dr
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 405-1399
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 405-1399
Gr: 9-12 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1313.
Chapel Hill High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13172 State Hwy 64 E
Tyler, TX 75707
(903) 566-2311
Tyler, TX 75707
(903) 566-2311
Gr: 9-12 | 1,046 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1414.
Winona High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
611 Wildcat Dr
Winona, TX 75792
(903) 939-4100
Winona, TX 75792
(903) 939-4100
Gr: 9-12 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1515.
Tyler High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3535 Lion Ln
Tyler, TX 75702
(903) 262-2850
Tyler, TX 75702
(903) 262-2850
Gr: 9-12 | 2,100 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1616.
Alvin V Anderson Rise Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2800 W Shaw St
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 262-3040
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 262-3040
Gr: 9-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: n/an/a
Whitehouse A E P
Alternative School
110 W Wildcat Dr
Whitehouse, TX 75791
(903) 839-5556
Whitehouse, TX 75791
(903) 839-5556
Gr: PK-12
Smith County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1201 North Nw Loop 323
Tyler, TX 75702
(713) 667-1184
Tyler, TX 75702
(713) 667-1184
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
Gr: 7-12 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Azleway - Chapel Hill (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
15892 Cr 26
Tyler, TX 75707
(903) 565-6801
Tyler, TX 75707
(903) 565-6801
Gr: K-12
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
Gr: 1-12 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Boshears Center For Exceptional Programs (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
3450 Chandler Hwy
Tyler, TX 75702
(903) 262-1350
Tyler, TX 75702
(903) 262-1350
Gr: PK-12 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Bullard Alternative School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
P O Box 250
Bullard, TX 75757
(903) 894-6591
Bullard, TX 75757
(903) 894-6591
P O Box 250
Bullard, TX 75757
(903) 894-6639
Bullard, TX 75757
(903) 894-6639
Gr: 12 | 2 students
801 Hwy 110 S
Whitehouse, TX 75791
(903) 839-5600
Whitehouse, TX 75791
(903) 839-5600
Gr: K-1 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Camp Tyler Elementary School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
15143 Camp Tyler Rd
Whitehouse, TX 75791
(903) 510-6400
Whitehouse, TX 75791
(903) 510-6400
Gr: K-5
2621 N Border Ave
Tyler, TX 75702
(903) 262-1450
Tyler, TX 75702
(903) 262-1450
Gr: 6-8 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Jim Plyler Instructional Complex (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
807 W Glenwood
Tyler, TX 75702
(903) 531-3825
Tyler, TX 75702
(903) 531-3825
Gr: 2-12 | 100 students Minority enrollment: 86%
Premier H S Of Lindale Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
17141 Hwy 110 North
Lindale, TX 75771
(903) 881-9940
Lindale, TX 75771
(903) 881-9940
Gr: 9-11
2800 Walton Rd
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 262-1180
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 262-1180
Gr: PK | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
St. Louis Unit (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
11134 Cr 2249
Tyler, TX 75707
(903) 566-2241
Tyler, TX 75707
(903) 566-2241
Gr: K-12 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 50%
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
Gr: 7 | 1 student
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
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
Gr: 10 | 1 student
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
Gr: 9-10 | 2 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
Gr: 9 | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%
2800 W Shaw St
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 262-1710
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 262-1710
Gr: 6-8 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
3013 Earl Campbell Parkway
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 262-1024
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 262-1024
Gr: 11-12
Whitehouse Isd - Jjaep Middle School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
110 Wildcat Dr
Whitehouse, TX 75791
(903) 839-5556
Whitehouse, TX 75791
(903) 839-5556
Gr: 6 | 1 student
Wings High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
13172 Hwy 64 East
Tyler, TX 75707
(903) 565-0718
Tyler, TX 75707
(903) 565-0718
Gr: 11-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
611 Wildcat Dr
Winona, TX 75792
(903) 939-4800
Winona, TX 75792
(903) 939-4800
Gr: 4-5 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Smith County, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Smith County, TX include Tyler Isd Early College High School, Ut Tyler University Academy At Longview and Lindale High School.
How many public high schools are located in Smith County?
17 public high schools are located in Smith County.
What is the racial composition of students in Smith County?
Smith County public high schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Smith County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Smith County include: Tyler High School vs. Tyler Legacy High School, Lindale High School vs. Whitehouse High School, Cumberland High School vs. Tyler Legacy High School
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