For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,847 students in Smithville, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in Smithville, TX are Smithville Elementary School, Smithville J High School and Smithville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Smithville, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Smithville have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Smithville, TX (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Smithville Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 Bishop St
Smithville, TX 78957
(512) 237-2406
Smithville, TX 78957
(512) 237-2406
Gr: 1-5 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Smithville J High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
287 Hwy 95 S
Smithville, TX 78957
(512) 237-2407
Smithville, TX 78957
(512) 237-2407
Gr: 6-8 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Smithville High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
285 Hwy 95
Smithville, TX 78957
(512) 237-2451
Smithville, TX 78957
(512) 237-2451
Gr: 9-12 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: n/an/a
403 Sw 4th St
Smithville, TX 78957
(512) 237-2519
Smithville, TX 78957
(512) 237-2519
Gr: PK-K | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Smithville, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Woodside Trails (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
1302 Park Rd 1c
Smithville, TX 78957
(512) 237-2487
Smithville, TX 78957
(512) 237-2487
Gr: 1-12 | 46 students Minority enrollment: 54%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Smithville, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Smithville, TX include Smithville Elementary School, Smithville J High School and Smithville High School.
How many public schools are located in Smithville?
4 public schools are located in Smithville.
What is the racial composition of students in Smithville?
Smithville public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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