Top Rankings
Smith County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,033 students in Smith County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
51爆料s in Smith County School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
9 Schools
1,939 Schools
# Students
3,033 Students
1,012,911 Students
# Teachers
214 Teachers
66,710 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Smith County School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 147 school districts in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#45 out of 147 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
40%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.61
# American Indian Students
4 Students
1,749 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
19 Students
21,164 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
171 Students
149,497 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
15%
# Black Students
48 Students
209,941 Students
% Black Students
1%
21%
# White Students
2,640 Students
582,337 Students
% White Students
87%
57%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,188 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
150 Students
47,032 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
125
33,266
# Students in K Grade:
219
74,817
# Students in 1st Grade:
244
76,108
# Students in 2nd Grade:
226
78,057
# Students in 3rd Grade:
216
74,836
# Students in 4th Grade:
233
75,136
# Students in 5th Grade:
210
76,026
# Students in 6th Grade:
238
75,133
# Students in 7th Grade:
226
74,349
# Students in 8th Grade:
244
74,406
# Students in 9th Grade:
208
77,457
# Students in 10th Grade:
213
77,704
# Students in 11th Grade:
221
74,449
# Students in 12th Grade:
210
71,167
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,246 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,950. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,720 is less than the state median of $11,450. 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
$10,246
$11,950
Spending / Student
$9,720
$11,450
Best Smith County School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gordonsville Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 51%)
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
| 312 students
Rank: #22.
Forks River Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
611 Cookeville Hwy
Elmwood, TN 38560
(615) 897-2676
Elmwood, TN 38560
(615) 897-2676
Grades: PK-8
| 220 students
Rank: #33.
Defeated Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
451 Defeated Creek Hwy
Carthage, TN 37030
(615) 774-3150
Carthage, TN 37030
(615) 774-3150
Grades: PK-8
| 260 students
Rank: #44.
Carthage Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
149 Skyline Dr
Carthage, TN 37030
(615) 735-0433
Carthage, TN 37030
(615) 735-0433
Grades: PK-4
| 424 students
Rank: #55.
Smith County Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
134 Smith County Middle School
Carthage, TN 37030
(615) 735-8277
Carthage, TN 37030
(615) 735-8277
Grades: 5-8
| 313 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
| 237 students
Rank: #77.
Gordonsville High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
110 Main Street East
Gordonsville, TN 38563
(615) 683-8245
Gordonsville, TN 38563
(615) 683-8245
Grades: 7-12
| 532 students
Rank: #88.
Smith County High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
312 Fite Ave
Carthage, TN 37030
(615) 735-9219
Carthage, TN 37030
(615) 735-9219
Grades: 9-12
| 493 students
Rank: #99.
Union Heights Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
663 Lebanon Hwy
Carthage, TN 37030
(615) 735-1975
Carthage, TN 37030
(615) 735-1975
Grades: PK-8
| 242 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Smith County School District?
Smith County School District manages 9 public schools serving 3,033 students.
What is the rank of Smith County School District?
Smith County School District is ranked #44 out of 147 school districts in Tennessee (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Tennessee school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Smith County School District?
87% of Smith County School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% 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 $9,720 is less than the state median of $11,450. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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