James Bowie H S

James Bowie H S is a public high school in Simms, TX, part of the SIMMS ISD. The school serves approximately 154 students in grades 9th – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 8.6:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6/10, placing it in the 94.8th percentile among TX schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 52% proficiency in math and 53% in reading/language arts. The school scores particularly well in student growth (9.8/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $69,676, where 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a distant rural setting.

With an enrollment of 154 students, James Bowie H S is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 8.6:1, James Bowie H S offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Located in a rural area, James Bowie H S may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.