Best High Schools in Carthage, TN

Carthage, TN has 2 high schools with 1,041 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Carthage score 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Carthage don't meet expectations.

1. Gordonsville High School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Smith County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 540 Students

2. Smith County High School

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Smith County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 501 Students

Best Middle Schools in Carthage, TN

Carthage, TN has 1 middle schools with 327 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Carthage score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Carthage exceed expectations.

1. Smith County Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Smith County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 327 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Carthage, TN

Carthage, TN has 5 elementary schools with 1,367 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Carthage score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Carthage don't meet expectations.

1. Defeated Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Smith County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 277 Students

2. Forks River Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Smith County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 202 Students

3. Carthage Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Smith County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 445 Students

4. Union Heights Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Smith County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 216 Students

5. New Middleton Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Smith County • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 227 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Carthage, TN

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Carthage, TN has a total population of 4,101 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Carthage, TN

2,735

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

86%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

20%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Carthage, TN.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D

20.25 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

3.27 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

16.98 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Carthage, TN.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Carthage, TN.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,185 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

42 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Carthage, TN Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Carthage, TN

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South Carthage, TN

  • Actual Test Scores: 31%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Kempville, TN

  • Actual Test Scores: 31%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Tanglewood, TN

  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Prosperity, TN

  • Actual Test Scores: 39%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
McClures Bend, TN

  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Defeated, TN

  • Actual Test Scores: 34%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Elmwood, TN

  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Rock City, TN

  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Gordonsville, TN

  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Riddleton, TN

  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations