High Schools in Simms Independent School District (Isd)

Summary:

The Simms Independent School District (ISD) in Texas is home to a single high school, James Bowie High School. This small school serves a student population of 154 and has demonstrated impressive academic achievements, with a 100% four-year graduation rate and a 0% dropout rate in the 2022-2023 school year.

While James Bowie High School's performance on STAAR End-of-Course exams varies across different subjects, the school has shown particular strength in Biology and English II Reading, where its proficiency rates exceeded the state averages. However, the school's performance in Algebra I and U.S. History fell below the statewide benchmarks, indicating areas for potential improvement. The school's small size may provide opportunities for personalized attention, but it could also limit the range of course offerings and extracurricular activities available to students.

Socioeconomic factors also play a role, as over 50% of the students at James Bowie High School were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2023-2024 school year. This suggests that the school and the Simms ISD may need to address challenges related to socioeconomic status that can impact student learning and achievement. Overall, James Bowie High School appears to be a school with a mix of strengths and areas for improvement, providing a unique educational experience for the students in the Simms ISD community.

District Detail

7497 Us Hwy 67 W
Simms, TX 75574-0009

(903) 543-2219

SchoolDigger Rank:
302^nd of 961 Texas districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 480

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2025)	STAAR EOC Biology (2025)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2025)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2025)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	Total
James Bowie High School	Public	9-12	7497 Us Hwy 67 W	Simms	75574	Bowie County	Simms Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 543-2219	153	19	8.1	58.8%	141 (92.2%)	1 (0.7%)	3 (2.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.6%)	60.8	653^rd of 1974 public high schools	66.9%		55.6	802^nd of 1990 public high schools	59.7%	149	34.6	75.7	65.9	77.8	59.1	$15,256

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District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
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Malta Independent School District (Isd)	9.68 mi	1	142^nd
Hubbard Independent School District (Isd)	11.18 mi	1	429^th
Dekalb Independent School District (Isd)	12.83 mi	3	398^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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