Best Schools in Smith County, TN
Smith County, TN has 9 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 6 elementary) serving 3,061 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in Smith County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Smith County, TN
The top high schools in Smith County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gordonsville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smith County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 540 Students
2. Smith County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smith County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 501 Students
Best Middle Schools in Smith County, TN
The top middle schools in Smith County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Smith County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smith County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 327 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Smith County, TN
The top elementary schools in Smith County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Defeated Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smith County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 277 Students
2. Gordonsville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smith County • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 326 Students
3. Forks River Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smith County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 202 Students
4. Carthage Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smith County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 445 Students
5. Union Heights Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smith County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 216 Students
6. New Middleton Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smith County • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 227 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Smith County, TN
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Smith County, TN has a total population of 19,904 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Smith County, TN
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Smith County, TN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.92 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.22 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.70 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Smith County, TN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Smith County, TN.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Smith County, TN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Smith County, TN
How many schools are in Smith County, TN?
Smith County, TN has 9 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 3,061 students in total.
How do schools in Smith County perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Smith County score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in Smith County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Smith County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
Best Schools in Cities Near Smith County, TN
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- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Smith County
3 places in Smith County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Carthage (5)
- Gordonsville (3)
- Elmwood (1)
School districts (1)
- Smith County (9 schools)