For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,565 students in Smithville, TN.
The top-ranked public high school in Smithville, TN is De Kalb County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Smithville, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Smithville have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Smithville, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is equal to the Tennessee average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is De Kalb County High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Smithville, TN (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
De Kalb County High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1130 West Broad St
Smithville, TN 37166
(615) 597-4094
Smithville, TN 37166
(615) 597-4094
Gr: 9-12 | 781 students Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
242 Tiger Dr
Smithville, TN 37166
(615) 497-2254
Smithville, TN 37166
(615) 497-2254
Gr: 10-12
110 South Public Square
Smithville, TN 37166
(615) 597-4084
Smithville, TN 37166
(615) 597-4084
Gr: 9-12 | 784 students Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Smithville, TN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Smithville, TN include De Kalb County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Smithville?
3 public high schools are located in Smithville.
What is the racial composition of students in Smithville?
Smithville public high schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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