How do I find out which school district an address in Smith County is in?

Look the property up on the Smith County Appraisal District's property search. It lists the taxing units, including the school district. You can also call the district and give them the address. Don't rely on city limits, because district boundaries don't always match them.

What were the 2026 TEA ratings for Tyler-area districts?

In TEA's 2026 A–F ratings, Lindale ISD and Whitehouse ISD earned A's, Tyler ISD earned a B (up two points), and Chapel Hill ISD dropped from a B to a C, according to KLTV. Bullard ISD reports a B, with a score of 89.

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Q: Can my child attend a school in a different district than where we live?

Sometimes. Texas Education Code Section 25.036 allows a yearly transfer to another district if both the receiving district and the parent or guardian agree in writing. Approval is up to the receiving district, so contact that district for its policy and deadlines.

Q: How many school districts are in Smith County?

The Texas Comptroller lists ten districts that tax property in Smith County: Arp, Bullard, Chapel Hill, Lindale, Troup, Tyler, Whitehouse and Winona ISDs, plus parts of Gladewater and Van ISDs.

East Texas Online · Updated October 2026 · Fact-checked October 1, 2026

Your street address decides your public school district, and in Smith County there are more districts than most newcomers expect. Here's what the state's records say about the main districts around Tyler, their latest TEA ratings, and how to check a specific house before you buy.

Ten Districts, One County

The Texas Comptroller's county directory lists ten school districts that tax property in Smith County: Arp, Bullard, Chapel Hill, Lindale, Troup, Tyler, Whitehouse and Winona ISDs, plus parts of Gladewater and Van ISDs, which are based in neighboring counties. Two houses a few miles apart can be in different districts, and district lines don't always follow city limits. Before you make an offer, find out which district the specific property is in.

Tyler, Lindale, Whitehouse and Bullard

Tyler ISD serves the city of Tyler. KLTV calls it the largest school system in East Texas. In the Texas Education Agency's 2026 A–F accountability ratings, released in August 2026, Tyler ISD earned a B, up two points from the year before.

Lindale ISD serves Lindale, which the Handbook of Texas places on U.S. Highway 69 about 10 miles north of Tyler. Lindale ISD earned an A in 2026, its second A in a row, according to KLTV.

Whitehouse ISD serves Whitehouse, on FM 346 and State Highway 110 about 6 miles southeast of Tyler, according to the Handbook of Texas. It also earned an A in the 2026 ratings.

Bullard ISD serves Bullard, at U.S. 69 and FM 344 about 12 miles south of Tyler. The town sits in southern Smith County and northern Cherokee County. Bullard ISD's own accountability page shows a B for 2025–26, with an overall score of 89, up from 88.

Ratings also vary from campus to campus within a district. TEA publishes campus-level ratings as well as district ratings, so check the specific schools your child would attend.

Checking an Address and Asking About Transfers

Find the district for an address. The Smith County Appraisal District's property search shows the taxing units for a property, including its school district. You can also call the district's enrollment office and give them the address.

Transfers. Under Texas Education Code Section 25.036, a student may transfer each year from their home district to another Texas district if both the receiving district and the parent or guardian agree in writing. The receiving district has to approve the transfer, so ask that district's office about its policy and deadlines before you count on one.