Very Good
#586 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 33% in state
Carthage Elementary
Elementary School · Smith County · Carthage, TN
A Smith County elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
149 Skyline DR, Carthage, TN 37030
- Math 42% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 35% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Carthage Elementary score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 39% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 31 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Carthage Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 4Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,705/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Carthage), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,510
Median home value
$226,000
Median rent
$918/mo
College educated
19.7%
Homeownership
71.2%
Poverty rate
14.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37030; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forks River ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–8 | 4.7 mi | 220 | Compare → |
| Defeated ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–8 | Not available | 260 | Compare → |
| Gordonsville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 3–6 | Not available | 312 | Compare → |
| New Middleton ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–2 | Not available | 237 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Smith County
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #3 of 9
- District spending per student
- $10,329NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Carthage Elementary is listed in Smith County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Carthage Elementary
Carthage Elementary is a public elementary school in Carthage, TN, part of Smith County, serving approximately 424 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #586 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Carthage Elementary
What grades does Carthage Elementary serve?
Carthage Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Carthage Elementary?
Carthage Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 424 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carthage Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Carthage Elementary is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Carthage Elementary rank in TN?
Carthage Elementary ranks #586 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Carthage Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Carthage Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Carthage Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carthage Elementary has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Carthage Elementary a charter school?
No, Carthage Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Carthage Elementary a Title I school?
No, Carthage Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 424
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Smith County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.7%
- Phone
- (615) 735-0433
- Area population (ZIP 37030)
- 7,889
- Area average commute
- 31.8 min
- Area median age
- 43.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 37030; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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