Serving 493 students in grades 9-12, Smith County High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 493 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Smith County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Smith County High School's student population of 493 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
493 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Smith County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Smith County High School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#911 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
9%
15%
Black
2%
21%
White
84%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Smith County High School's ranking?
Smith County High School is ranked #911 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Smith County High School often compared to?
Smith County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gordonsville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Smith County High School?
The graduation rate of Smith County High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Smith County High School?
493 students attend Smith County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Smith County High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Smith County High School?
Smith County High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Smith County High School offer ?
Smith County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Smith County High School part of?
Smith County High School is part of Smith County School District.
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