| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindale Independent School District | Lindale | 10/10 Excellent · 95th pct | 4,469 | 6 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Whitehouse Independent School District | Whitehouse | 10/10 Excellent · 95th pct | 4,916 | 8 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Troup Independent School District | Troup | 8/10 Good · 77th pct | 1,087 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Chapel Hill Independent School District | Tyler | 5/10 Average · 49th pct | 3,308 | 5 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Tyler Independent School District | Tyler | 5/10 Average · 48th pct | 18,328 | 25 | PK–12 | 7 |
| Winona Independent School District | Tyler | 5/10 Average · 42nd pct | 1,104 | 3 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Arp Independent School District | Arp | 3/10 Below Average · 26th pct | 985 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Smith County compares
Together they enroll 34,197 students across 53 schools. The largest is Tyler Independent School District with 18,328 students. Districts here average 6.6/10, above the Texas average of 5.7/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Smith County, Texas
Smith County has 7 public school districts covering 16 zip codes. The top-rated district in Smith County is Lindale Independent School District (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (STAAR 2023), ranked against all districts in Texas. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Smith County, TX?
7 school districts serve zip codes in Smith County, TX. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Smith County, TX?
Of the districts serving Smith County, Lindale Independent School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 95th percentile among Texas school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Texas reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Texas and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Texas only, never across state lines.