| 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 | 6 |
| Winona Independent School District | Tyler | 5/10 Average · 42nd pct | 1,104 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| 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 14 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 (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Texas. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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