Serving 465 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Carthage Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 465 students
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Carthage Elementary serves the northwest part of Carthage, TN, covering an area of approximately 74.3 square miles. Families typically drive 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 10.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Carthage Elementary School's student population of 465 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
465 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
27 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Carthage Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carthage Elementary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#563 out of 1728 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
7%
16%
Black
2%
20%
White
81%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.1%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carthage Elementary School's ranking?
Carthage Elementary School is ranked #563 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Carthage Elementary School often compared to?
Carthage Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gordonsville Elementary School, Forks River Elementary School, Union Heights Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Carthage Elementary School?
465 students attend Carthage Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Carthage Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Carthage Elementary School offer ?
Carthage Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Carthage Elementary School part of?
Carthage Elementary School is part of Smith County School District.
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