James Bowie H S
#714 of 1,419 high schools in Texas
#8133 of 16,910 nationally
About James Bowie H S
James Bowie H S is a public high located in Simms, in the Simms ISD school district of Texas, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 153 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 51.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 714th of 1,419 ranked high schools in Texas. Its strongest component is students per teacher (72th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (31th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 153.
There are 3 schools in Simms; James Bowie H S ranks 2nd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)54.5%
- Reading proficiency (30%)42%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)58.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)8.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for James Bowie H S by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 153
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 58.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 8.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 54.5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near James Bowie H S
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
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Frequently asked questions
Is James Bowie H S a good school?
James Bowie H S has a Success Index (US) of 51.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #714 of 1,419 in Texas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does James Bowie H S rank in Texas?
James Bowie H S ranks #714 of 1,419 high schools in Texas and #8133 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend James Bowie H S?
James Bowie H S had 153 students in 2025.
Is James Bowie H S a elementary school or a high school?
James Bowie H S is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near James Bowie H S?
There are 3 schools within 15 km of James Bowie H S; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.