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Smith County

Texas · Public K-12

Smith County's public-school directory totals 65 campuses, with student enrollment near 37,385. Tyler ISD is the largest district. Median household income runs around $74,192. By level, that breaks down as 33 elementary, 15 middle, and 14 high schools.

7-year change in Smith County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
37,385
+1,287 (+4%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
64
-1 (-2%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
37%
was 40%
% Hispanic
38%
was 35%
% Black
19%
was 20%
% Asian
2%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
241,740
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
65
13 districts
Enrollment
37,385
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$74,192
Above Texas avg
Free/reduced lunch
63.5%
Above Texas avg
Elementary
33
16,879 students
Middle
15
8,847 students
High
14
10,733 students
Combined / other
3
926 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
TYLER ISD
18,708 students · 13 districts in Smith County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Smith County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
67%
Hispanic
21%
Black
16%
Asian
2%
Two or more
10%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
37%
Hispanic
38%
Black
19%
Asian
2%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
28.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
7.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.4%
civilian labor
Median age
38
24.2% under 18

Test scores in Smith County

Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 56 schools ranked. Texas state average: 52.7%.

Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
  1. T J AUSTIN EL· 23.0%
  2. WINONA EL· 28.0%
  3. JACKSON EL· 29.0%
  4. ORR EL· 30.0%
  5. BOULTER MIDDLE· 34.0%

See all 56 schools in Smith County ranked by score →

All schools (65)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
TYLER LEGACY H STylerHigh09-122,770·
TYLER H STylerHigh09-122,148·
WHITEHOUSE H SWhitehouseHigh09-121,404·
LINDALE H SLindaleHigh09-121,338·
E J MOSS INTLindaleMiddle04-061,082·
MOORE MIDDLETylerMiddle06-081,019·
CHAPEL HILL H STylerHigh09-12990·
THREE LAKES MIDDLETylerMiddle06-08948·
BOULTER MIDDLETylerMiddle06-08901·
HUBBARD MIDDLETylerMiddle06-08869·
WOODS ELTylerElementaryPK-05810·
WHITEHOUSE J HWhitehouseMiddle06-08751·
OWENS ELTylerElementaryPK-05712·
DR BRYAN C JACK ELTylerElementaryPK-05706·
LINDALE J HLindaleMiddle07-08695·
W L KISSAM INTTylerMiddle04-06675·
GRIFFIN ELTylerElementaryPK-05649·
DIXIE ELTylerElementaryPK-05619·
CALDWELL ARTS ACADEMYTylerElementaryKG-08618·
RICE ELTylerElementaryPK-05613·
H L HIGGINS ELWhitehouseElementaryPK-05597·
WISE ELTylerElementaryPK-03593·
DOUGLAS ELTylerElementaryPK-05591·
WINONA ELWinonaElementaryPK-05582·
MOZELLE BROWN ELWhitehouseElementaryPK-05575·
BIRDWELL SCHOOLTylerElementaryPK-08568·
BELL ELTylerElementaryPK-05540·
RAMEY ELTylerElementaryPK-05517·
VELMA PENNY ELLindaleElementary01-03517·
COLLEGE STREET ELLindaleElementary01-03512·
GUS WINSTON CAIN ELWhitehouseElementaryPK-05508·
CUMBERLAND H STylerHigh09-12503·
TROUP ELTroupElementaryPK-05498·
STANTON-SMITH ELWhitehouseElementaryPK-05486·
FOUNDERS CLASSICAL ACADEMY-TYLERTylerCombinedKG-12480·
EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTERLindaleElementaryPK-KG462·
ORR ELTylerElementary02-05460·
CUMBERLAND ACADEMY LOWER ELTylerElementaryPK-02459·
ARP ELArpElementaryPK-05455·
TYLER ISD EARLY COLLEGE H STylerHigh09-12447·
UT TYLER UNIVERSITY ACADEMY AT TYLERTylerCombinedKG-12446·
CHAPEL HILL J HTylerMiddle07-08426·
CLARKSTON ELTylerElementaryPK-05394·
CUMBERLAND ACADEMY UPPER ELTylerElementary03-05392·
JACKSON ELTylerElementaryPK-03388·
PEETE ELTylerElementaryPK-05385·
BONNER ELTylerElementaryPK-05380·
CUMBERLAND ACADEMY MIDDLETylerMiddle06-08361·
T J AUSTIN ELTylerElementaryPK-05359·
J W HOLLOWAY SIXTH GRADE SCHOOLWhitehouseMiddle06-06355·
JONES ELTylerElementaryPK-05355·
THE LEADERSHIP ACADEMYTylerElementaryKG-08332·
WINONA H SWinonaHigh09-12319·
TROUP H STroupHigh09-12311·
ARP H SArpHigh09-12308·
WINONA MIDDLEWinonaMiddle06-08265·
TROUP MIDDLETroupMiddle06-08254·
A W ORR EL - CPTylerElementaryPK-01247·
ARP J HArpMiddle06-08245·
ALVIN V ANDERSON RISE ACADEMYTylerHigh09-1283·
TRINITY CHARTER SCHOOLS - VIRTUAL RECLAIM ACADEMYTylerHigh09-1268·
PREMIER H S OF TYLERTylerHigh09-1238·
TEXASWORKS - TYLERTylerHigh09-126·
TRINITY CHARTER SCHOOLS - TYLER CAMPUSTylerMiddle08-081·
WHITEHOUSE A E PWhitehouseCombinedPK-120·

Cities in Smith County

Tyler42 schoolsWhitehouse8 schoolsLindale6 schoolsArp3 schoolsTroup3 schoolsWinona3 schools

About Smith County

In Texas, Smith County is a mid-sized county of about 241,740 residents. 65 public schools across the county teaches about 37,385 students between them.

Stepping back, census numbers show the median household earns about $74,192 a year, roughly 29% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 12% above the Texas median.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Smith County comprises 33 elementary schools (16,879 students), 15 middle schools (8,847), 14 high schools (10,733), and 3 combined or other schools.

TYLER ISD dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 18,708 students on its own.

Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 37,385 students, climbed 4% from the 36,098 reported in SY 2017-18. Smith County now counts 64 public schools, down from 65 in SY 2017-18.

On allk12, the community for Smith County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Smith County?
Smith County, Texas has 65 public K-12 schools serving approximately 37,385 students.
How many high schools are in Smith County?
Smith County, Texas has 14 public high schools, serving approximately 10,733 students.
How many middle schools are in Smith County?
Smith County, Texas has 15 public middle schools, serving approximately 8,847 students.
How many elementary schools are in Smith County?
Smith County, Texas has 33 public elementary schools, serving approximately 16,879 students.
What is the largest school district in Smith County?
TYLER ISD is the largest school district in Smith County, serving approximately 18,708 students. The county contains 13 school districts overall.
What is the population of Smith County?
Smith County, Texas has a population of approximately 241,740, with a median age of 38. About 24.2% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Smith County?
Median household income in Smith County is $74,192, above the Texas average of $66,482. About 7.7% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Smith County?
Approximately 28.6% of adults 25 and older in Smith County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Smith County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 63.5% of students in Smith County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Texas county average of 61.1%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Smith County schools?
Across Smith County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.9 to 1.

Smith County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data