Serving 476 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%).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 476 students
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- 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%)
- Attendance Zone: Smith County High School serves the northern part of its school district in Carthage, TN, encompassing an area of approximately 218.3 square miles. Families in this zone can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 12.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Smith County High School's student population of 476 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
476 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
43 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
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 0.27, 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
#911 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Hispanic
9%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
85%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.7%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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 87.3%.
How many students attend Smith County High School?
476 students attend Smith County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Smith County High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
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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