Smithville High School is a public high school located in Smithville, Texas and classified as a 4A school by the UIL. It is part of the Smithville Independent School District located in southeast Bastrop County.
Serving 398 students in grades 6-8, Smithville J 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 36% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 398 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Smithville J High School's student population of 398 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
398 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Smithville J 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 Smithville J High School is 0.61, 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
#4734 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
43%
53%
Black
5%
13%
White
46%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Tigers/lady Tigers
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Smithville J High School's ranking?
Smithville J High School is ranked #4734 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Smithville J High School?
398 students attend Smithville J High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Smithville J High School students are White, 43% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Smithville J High School?
Smithville J High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Smithville J High School offer ?
Smithville J High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Smithville J High School part of?
Smithville J High School is part of Smithville Independent School District.
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