Top Rankings
Smith County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,991 students in Smith County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
Public Schools in Smith County School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 40% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
9 Schools
1,907 Schools
# Students
2,991 Students
995,698 Students
# Teachers
208 Teachers
64,938 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Smith County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 146 school districts in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#56 out of 147 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
30%
Graduation Rate
94%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.59
# American Indian Students
7 Students
1,539 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
22 Students
20,089 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
142 Students
130,619 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
13%
# Black Students
49 Students
205,725 Students
% Black Students
1%
21%
# White Students
2,654 Students
594,766 Students
% White Students
89%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,065 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
116 Students
41,895 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
116
29,479
# Students in K Grade:
254
76,204
# Students in 1st Grade:
213
72,380
# Students in 2nd Grade:
241
73,837
# Students in 3rd Grade:
202
73,991
# Students in 4th Grade:
223
73,940
# Students in 5th Grade:
225
73,430
# Students in 6th Grade:
245
73,265
# Students in 7th Grade:
201
74,183
# Students in 8th Grade:
215
77,382
# Students in 9th Grade:
245
81,216
# Students in 10th Grade:
224
75,717
# Students in 11th Grade:
199
72,010
# Students in 12th Grade:
188
68,664
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,390 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,157. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,856 is less than the state median of $11,647. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,390
$12,157
Spending / Student
$9,856
$11,647
Best Smith County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Defeated Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
451 Defeated Creek Hwy
Carthage, TN 37030
(615) 774-3150
Carthage, TN 37030
(615) 774-3150
Grades: PK-8
| 271 students
Rank: #22.
Gordonsville Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
104 Main Street East
Gordonsville, TN 38563
(615) 683-8252
Gordonsville, TN 38563
(615) 683-8252
Grades: 3-6
| 316 students
Rank: #33.
Forks River Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
611 Cookeville Hwy
Elmwood, TN 38560
(615) 897-2676
Elmwood, TN 38560
(615) 897-2676
Grades: PK-8
| 200 students
Rank: #44.
Carthage Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
149 Skyline Dr
Carthage, TN 37030
(615) 735-0433
Carthage, TN 37030
(615) 735-0433
Grades: PK-4
| 419 students
Rank: #55.
Smith County High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
312 Fite Ave
Carthage, TN 37030
(615) 735-9219
Carthage, TN 37030
(615) 735-9219
Grades: 9-12
| 520 students
Rank: #66.
New Middleton Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
402 New Middleton Hwy
Gordonsville, TN 38563
(615) 683-8411
Gordonsville, TN 38563
(615) 683-8411
Grades: PK-2
| 234 students
Rank: #77.
Smith County Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
134 Smith County Middle School
Carthage, TN 37030
(615) 735-8277
Carthage, TN 37030
(615) 735-8277
Grades: 5-8
| 294 students
Rank: #88.
Union Heights Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
663 Lebanon Hwy
Carthage, TN 37030
(615) 735-1975
Carthage, TN 37030
(615) 735-1975
Grades: PK-8
| 234 students
Rank: #99.
Gordonsville High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
110 Main Street East
Gordonsville, TN 38563
(615) 683-8245
Gordonsville, TN 38563
(615) 683-8245
Grades: 7-12
| 503 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Smith County School District?
Smith County School District manages 9 public schools serving 2,991 students.
What is the rank of Smith County School District?
Smith County School District is ranked #53 out of 146 school districts in Tennessee (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Tennessee school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Smith County School District?
89% of Smith County School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Smith County School District?
Smith County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What is Smith County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,856 is less than the state median of $11,647. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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