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James Bowie High School

7497 Us Hwy 67 W
Simms, TX 75574
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
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%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50% in TX)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

James Bowie High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">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
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">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.
This School
State Level (TX)
#4048 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of James Bowie High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-39%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of James Bowie High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-59%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of James Bowie High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-79%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of James Bowie High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of James Bowie High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in James Bowie High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
2%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in James Bowie High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in James Bowie High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
93%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in James Bowie High School and the percentage of White public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in James Bowie High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in James Bowie High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.13
This chart displays the diversity score of James Bowie High School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥90%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of James Bowie High School and public school graduation rate of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in James Bowie High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in James Bowie High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 154 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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