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Best Smith County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 19 public middle schools serving 9,900 students in Smith County, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Smith County, TX are Lindale J High School, Ut Tyler University Academy At Longview and Whitehouse J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Smith County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Smith County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Smith County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lindale J High School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
15000 Cr 463
Lindale, TX 75771
(903) 881-4150
Gr: 7-8 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
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.
Whitehouse J High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
406 W Main
Whitehouse, TX 75791
(903) 839-5590
Gr: 6-8 | 751 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
Bullard Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
909 W Main
Bullard, TX 75757
(903) 894-6533
Gr: 7-8 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Caldwell Arts Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
331 S College
Tyler, TX 75702
(903) 262-2250
Gr: K-8 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
Birdwell School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2010 Talley Ave
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 262-1870
Gr: PK-8 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #99.
The Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6720 Oak Hill Blvd
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 561-1002
Gr: K-8 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1010.
Troup Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
817 N Arp Dr
Troup, TX 75789
(903) 842-3081
Gr: 6-8 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1111.
Winona Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
611 Wildcat Dr
Winona, TX 75792
(903) 939-4040
Gr: 6-8 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1212.
Hubbard Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4400 New Copeland Rd
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 262-1560
Gr: 6-8 | 869 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1313.
Three Lakes Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2445 Three Lakes Pkwy
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 262-2970
Gr: 6-8 | 948 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1414.
Moore Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2101 Devine St
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 262-1640
Gr: 6-8 | 1,019 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1515.
Chapel Hill J High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
13174 State Hwy 64 E
Tyler, TX 75707
(903) 566-1491
Gr: 7-8 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1616.
Arp J High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
101 School St
Arp, TX 75750
(903) 859-4936
Gr: 6-8 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1717.
Boulter Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2926 Garden Valley Rd
Tyler, TX 75702
(903) 262-1390
Gr: 6-8 | 901 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Cumberland Academy Middle School
Charter School
2448 Roy Rd
Tyler, TX 75707
(903) 385-3558
Gr: 6-8 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
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 middle schools in Smith County, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Smith County, TX include Lindale J High School, Ut Tyler University Academy At Longview and Whitehouse J High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Smith County?
20 public middle schools are located in Smith County.
What is the racial composition of students in Smith County?
Smith County public middle schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Smith County are often viewed compared to one another?

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