Smith County School District
School District · Carthage, Tennessee
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
9
6 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,329
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
9
6 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,329
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
How this district compares
Tennessee rank
#107 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.5
below Tennessee avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,329
$1,082 vs Tennessee median
District size
3,033 students
Typical than Tennessee median
About Smith County
Smith County is a Carthage, Tennessee school district serving 9 schools. The district educates 3,033 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.2:1. The district invests $10,329 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.8/10, Smith County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Defeated Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.0/10.
In standardized testing, Smith County students show an average math proficiency of 38.7% and ELA proficiency of 36.6%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Smith County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Smith County with test data.
Schools in Smith County
9 schools Elementary Schools 6
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Tennessee
- City
- Carthage
- Total Enrollment
- 3,033
- Teachers (FTE)
- 214
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Smith County?
Smith County has 9 schools in total — 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Smith County?
The average composite rating for Smith County is 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Smith County?
Smith County spends $10,329 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Smith County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Smith County is 14.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Smith County?
Defeated Elementary is the highest-rated school in Smith County with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What are the test scores in Smith County?
Across schools in Smith County with test data, the average math proficiency is 38.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 36.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Smith County compare to other districts in Tennessee?
Smith County has an average school rating of 5.8/10 across 9 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Tennessee by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 38.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 36.6%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in TN
Compare Smith County with neighboring districts in the state.
- Memphis-shelby County Schools (222)
- Davidson County (162)
- Knox County (94)
- Hamilton County (81)
- Sumner County (52)
- Williamson County (52)
- Rutherford County (51)
- Montgomery County (44)
- Sevier County (33)
- Madison County (26)
- Wilson County (25)
- Maury County (23)
- Robertson County (23)
- Blount County (22)
- Putnam County (22)
- Anderson County (19)
- Hamblen County (18)
- Bradley County (18)
- Greene County (18)
- Hawkins County (18)
- Roane County (18)
- Dickson County (17)
- Sullivan County (17)
- Campbell County (16)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Tennessee Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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