📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (STAAR 2023), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
All 7 Rated Districts in Smith County, TX
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Lindale Independent School District | Lindale | 10/10 Excellent | 95th |
| #2 | Whitehouse Independent School District | Whitehouse | 10/10 Excellent | 95th |
| #3 | Troup Independent School District | Troup | 8/10 Good | 77th |
| #4 | Chapel Hill Independent School District | Tyler | 5/10 Average | 49th |
| #5 | Tyler Independent School District | Tyler | 5/10 Average | 48th |
| #6 | Winona Independent School District | Winona | 5/10 Average | 42nd |
| #7 | Arp Independent School District | Arp | 3/10 Below Average | 26th |
Best School Districts in Smith County, Texas (2026)
This page lists the 7 public school districts headquartered in Smith County, Texas that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using STAAR 2023 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in Texas, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in Smith County may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in Smith County, Texas? ▼
Among the 7 rated districts in Smith County, Texas, 2 share the top position at 10/10 (Excellent), 95th percentile of Texas districts on STAAR 2023 reading and math proficiency: Lindale Independent School District (Lindale); Whitehouse Independent School District (Whitehouse).
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (STAAR 2023), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in Texas and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.