For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,025 students in Smith County, TN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Smith County, TN are Smith County High School and Gordonsville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Smith County, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Smith County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Smith County, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Tennessee average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Gordonsville High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Smith County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Smith County High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
312 Fite Ave
Carthage, TN 37030
(615) 735-9219
Carthage, TN 37030
(615) 735-9219
Gr: 9-12 | 476 students Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Gordonsville High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
110 Main Street East
Gordonsville, TN 38563
(615) 683-8245
Gordonsville, TN 38563
(615) 683-8245
Gr: 7-12 | 541 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Smith County, TN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Smith County, TN include Smith County High School and Gordonsville High School.
How many public high schools are located in Smith County?
2 public high schools are located in Smith County.
What is the racial composition of students in Smith County?
Smith County public high schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Smith County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Smith County include: Gordonsville High School vs. Smith County High School, Smith County High School vs. Gordonsville High School
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