Best Schools in Smith County, TX
Smith County, TX has 91 public schools (15 high, 21 middle, 42 elementary) serving 48,063 students. On average they score 49% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in Smith County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Smith County, TX
The top high schools in Smith County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Tyler Isd Early College H S
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Tyler Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 402 Students
2. Lindale H S
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Lindale Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1265 Students
3. Whitehouse H S
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Whitehouse Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1532 Students
4. Troup H S
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Troup Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 319 Students
5. Bullard H S
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Bullard Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 848 Students
6. Cumberland H S
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Cumberland Academy • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 580 Students
7. Tyler Legacy H S
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Tyler Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2594 Students
8. Gladewater H S
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Gladewater Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 459 Students
9. Van H S
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Van Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 793 Students
10. Winona H S
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Winona Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 288 Students
Best Middle Schools in Smith County, TX
The top middle schools in Smith County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lindale J H
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Lindale Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 711 Students
2. Whitehouse J H
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Whitehouse Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 776 Students
3. Bullard Middle
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Bullard Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 459 Students
4. J W Holloway Sixth Grade School
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Whitehouse Isd • Public • Grades 6 • 369 Students
5. Chapel Hill J H
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Chapel Hill Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 236 Students
6. E J Moss Int
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Lindale Isd • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 981 Students
7. Van J H
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Van Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 389 Students
8. Bullard Int
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Bullard Isd • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 435 Students
9. Three Lakes Middle
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Tyler Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 873 Students
10. Winona Middle
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Winona Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 251 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Smith County, TX
The top elementary schools in Smith County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. College Street El
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Lindale Isd • Public • Grades 1 - 3 • 518 Students
2. Stanton-smith El
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Whitehouse Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 515 Students
3. Velma Penny El
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Lindale Isd • Public • Grades 1 - 3 • 541 Students
4. Birdwell School
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Tyler Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 477 Students
5. Gus Winston Cain El
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Whitehouse Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 515 Students
6. Bullard El
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Bullard Isd • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 434 Students
7. The Leadership Academy
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Cumberland Academy • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 301 Students
8. Caldwell Arts Academy
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Tyler Isd • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 593 Students
9. Woods El
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Tyler Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 756 Students
10. Owens El
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Tyler Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 665 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Smith County, TX
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Smith County, TX has a total population of 233,479 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Smith County, TX
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Smith County, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.39 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.03 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.36 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Smith County, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Smith County, TX.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Smith County, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Smith County, TX
How many schools are in Smith County, TX?
Smith County, TX has 91 public schools: 15 high schools, 21 middle schools and 42 elementary schools, serving 48,063 students in total.
How do schools in Smith County perform on state tests?
On average, 91 schools in Smith County score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in Smith County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Smith County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 36%
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- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 37%
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- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 37%
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- Projected: 37%
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- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 41%
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Cities, towns and school districts in Smith County
6 places in Smith County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (6)
School districts (9)
- Tyler Isd (25 schools)
- Whitehouse Isd (7 schools)
- Lindale Isd (6 schools)
- Chapel Hill Isd (5 schools)
- Cumberland Academy (4 schools)
- Arp Isd (3 schools)
- Troup Isd (3 schools)
- Ut Tyler University Academy (3 schools)
- Winona Isd (3 schools)