Serving 154 students in grades 9-12, James Bowie High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 154 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James Bowie High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
James Bowie High School's student population of 154 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
154 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
James Bowie High School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James Bowie High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4048 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
2%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
93%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Bowie High School's ranking?
James Bowie High School is ranked #4048 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are James Bowie High School often compared to?
James Bowie High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dekalb High School, Hooks High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of James Bowie High School?
The graduation rate of James Bowie High School is 90%, which is equal to the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend James Bowie High School?
154 students attend James Bowie High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of James Bowie High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James Bowie High School?
James Bowie High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does James Bowie High School offer ?
James Bowie High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is James Bowie High School part of?
James Bowie High School is part of Simms Independent School District.
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