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Best Smith County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Smith County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tyler Isd Early College High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3011 Earl Campbell Pkwy
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 262-3098
Gr: 9-12 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Ut Tyler University Academy At Longview
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3201 N Eastman Rd
Tyler, TX 75705
(903) 663-8219
Gr: K-12 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Lindale High School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
920 E Hubbard
Lindale, TX 75771
(903) 882-6138
Gr: 9-12 | 1,338 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Ut Tyler University Academy At Tyler
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3900 University Blvd
Tyler, TX 75799
(903) 730-3988
Gr: K-12 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #55.
Ut Tyler University Academy At Palestine
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 University Blvd
Tyler, TX 75799
(903) 727-2326
Gr: K-12 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #66.
Bullard High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1426 S Houston
Bullard, TX 75757
(903) 894-3272
Gr: 9-12 | 909 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #77.
Arp High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
101 Toney Dr
Arp, TX 75750
(903) 859-4917
Gr: 9-12 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #88.
Whitehouse High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
901 E Main
Whitehouse, TX 75791
(903) 839-5551
Gr: 9-12 | 1,404 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #99.
Troup High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
927 Arp Dr
Troup, TX 75789
(903) 842-3065
Gr: 9-12 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1010.
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Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1820 Shiloh Rd Ste 1303
Tyler, TX 75702
(903) 565-6801
Gr: 9-12 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1111.
Tyler Legacy High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4500 Red Raider Dr
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 262-2625
Gr: 9-12 | 2,770 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1212.
Cumberland High School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7200 Paluxy Dr
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 405-1399
Gr: 9-12 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1313.
Chapel Hill High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
13172 State Hwy 64 E
Tyler, TX 75707
(903) 566-2311
Gr: 9-12 | 990 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1414.
Winona High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
611 Wildcat Dr
Winona, TX 75792
(903) 939-4100
Gr: 9-12 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1515.
Tyler High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3535 Lion Ln
Tyler, TX 75702
(903) 262-2850
Gr: 9-12 | 2,148 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1616.
Alvin V Anderson Rise Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2800 W Shaw St
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 262-3040
Gr: 9-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
Whitehouse A E P
Alternative School
110 W Wildcat Dr
Whitehouse, TX 75791
(903) 839-5556
Gr: PK-12

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 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Smith County are often viewed compared to one another?

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