For the 2025 school year, there are 69 public schools serving 40,516 students in Smith County, TX (there are , serving 5,039 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Smith County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Smith County, TX are Tyler Isd Early College High School, Lindale J High School and Ut Tyler University Academy At Longview. 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 49% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% 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 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Smith County (2025)
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.
Lindale J High School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
409 Eagle Spirit
Lindale, TX 75771
(903) 881-4150
Lindale, TX 75771
(903) 881-4150
Gr: 7-8 | 708 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
Gus Winston Cain Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
810 Hwy 110 S
Whitehouse, TX 75791
(903) 839-5600
Whitehouse, TX 75791
(903) 839-5600
Gr: PK-5 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #55.
Velma Penny Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1000 Mount Sylvan St
Lindale, TX 75771
(903) 882-7513
Lindale, TX 75771
(903) 882-7513
Gr: 1-3 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #66.
Stanton-smith Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
500 Zavala Trl
Whitehouse, TX 75791
(903) 839-5730
Whitehouse, TX 75791
(903) 839-5730
Gr: PK-5 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #77.
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: #88.
Whitehouse J High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
406 W Main
Whitehouse, TX 75791
(903) 839-5590
Whitehouse, TX 75791
(903) 839-5590
Gr: 6-8 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #99.
Bullard Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
909 W Main
Bullard, TX 75757
(903) 894-6533
Bullard, TX 75757
(903) 894-6533
Gr: 7-8 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1010.
Caldwell Arts Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
331 S College
Tyler, TX 75702
(903) 262-2250
Tyler, TX 75702
(903) 262-2250
Gr: K-8 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1111.
E J Moss Intermediate School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
411 Eagle Spirit Dr
Lindale, TX 75771
(903) 882-2800
Lindale, TX 75771
(903) 882-2800
Gr: 4-6 | 1,048 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1212.
Bullard Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2008 Panther Crossing
Bullard, TX 75757
(903) 894-2930
Bullard, TX 75757
(903) 894-2930
Gr: 3-4 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1313.
College Street Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
106 N College St
Lindale, TX 75771
(903) 882-3121
Lindale, TX 75771
(903) 882-3121
Gr: 1-3 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1414.
Woods Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3131 Fry Ave
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 262-1280
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 262-1280
Gr: PK-5 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1515.
Mozelle Brown Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14600 C R 2191
Whitehouse, TX 75791
(903) 839-5610
Whitehouse, TX 75791
(903) 839-5610
Gr: PK-5 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1616.
H L Higgins Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
306 Bascom Rd
Whitehouse, TX 75791
(903) 839-5580
Whitehouse, TX 75791
(903) 839-5580
Gr: PK-5 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1717.
Bullard Intermediate School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
218 Schoolhouse Rd
Bullard, TX 75757
(903) 894-6793
Bullard, TX 75757
(903) 894-6793
Gr: 5-6 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1818.
Owens Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11780 C R 168
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 262-2175
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 262-2175
Gr: PK-5 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1919.
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: #2020.
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: #2121.
J W Holloway Sixth Grade School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
701 E Main
Whitehouse, TX 75791
(903) 839-5656
Whitehouse, TX 75791
(903) 839-5656
Gr: 6 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #2222.
Birdwell School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2010 Talley Ave
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 262-1870
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 262-1870
Gr: PK-8 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2323.
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: #2424.
The Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6720 Oak Hill Blvd
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 561-1002
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 561-1002
Gr: K-8 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #2525.
Troup Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
817 N Arp Dr
Troup, TX 75789
(903) 842-3081
Troup, TX 75789
(903) 842-3081
Gr: 6-8 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2626.
Troup Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 E Bryant St
Troup, TX 75789
(903) 842-3071
Troup, TX 75789
(903) 842-3071
Gr: PK-5 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #2727.
Dr Bryan C Jack Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1900 Balsam Gap Ln
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 262-3260
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 262-3260
Gr: PK-5 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #2828.
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: #2929.
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: #3030.
Rice Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5215 Old Bullard Rd
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 262-2555
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 262-2555
Gr: PK-5 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #3131.
Winona Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
611 Wildcat Dr
Winona, TX 75792
(903) 939-4040
Winona, TX 75792
(903) 939-4040
Gr: 6-8 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #3232.
Wise Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10659 State Hwy 64 E
Tyler, TX 75707
(903) 566-2271
Tyler, TX 75707
(903) 566-2271
Gr: PK-3 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #3333.
Hubbard Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1300 Hubbard Dr
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 262-1560
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 262-1560
Gr: 6-8 | 856 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #3434.
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: #3535.
Bell Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1409 Hankerson St
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 262-1820
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 262-1820
Gr: PK-5 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Show 34 more public schools in Smith County, TX (out of 69 total schools)
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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 schools in Smith County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Smith County, TX include Tyler Isd Early College High School, Lindale J High School and Ut Tyler University Academy At Longview.
How many public schools are located in Smith County?
69 public schools are located in Smith County.
What percentage of students in Smith County go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Smith County are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Smith County?
Smith County public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Smith County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Smith County include: Lindale High School vs. Whitehouse High School, Tyler High School vs. Tyler Legacy High School, Velma Penny Elementary School vs. College Street Elementary School
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