James Bowie H S
Simms, TX · Simms ISD
Regular public school · Grades 9-12 · Rural, distant
510th of 1,669 Texas high schools statewide · better than 69%▲ Improving
7497 US HWY 67 W, Simms, TX 75574
(903)543-2219NCES ID 484032004567Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks James Bowie H S 510th of 1,669 Texas high schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 69% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 51th in 2019 to 69th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 85 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 154 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.9% | 92.9% | ▼ 2.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.5% | 3.2% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 2.0% | 2.6% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| Black | 0.0% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $212K in zip 75574 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2022
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is James Bowie H S in?
James Bowie H S is part of the Simms ISD district in Simms, Texas.
Is James Bowie H S a good school?
SchoolRow ranks James Bowie H S 510th of 1,669 Texas high schools (better than 69% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of James Bowie H S?
White 93%, Two or more races 3%, Hispanic 3% (154 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near James Bowie H S cost?
The typical home value in zip code 75574 is $212K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.