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Smith County High School

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Smith County High School ranks 153 rd of 389 Tennessee high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

153^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 389 Tennessee High Schools

Better than 61% of Tennessee high schools

Summary

Smith County High School is a public high school located in Carthage, Tennessee, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 493 students. The school is part of the Smith County School District, which is ranked 37 out of 139 districts in Tennessee and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Smith County High School has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking over the past several years, ranging from 75th out of 300 Tennessee high schools in 2014-2015 to 221st out of 341 in 2017-2018. Its current ranking for the 2024-2025 school year is 153rd out of 389 Tennessee high schools. The school's performance on TNReady assessments is mixed compared to the state and county averages, with strong performance in some subjects like Biology I and English II, but struggles in others like Algebra I, Algebra II, and US History. Additionally, the school's performance on TNReady assessments for specific student subgroups, such as Hispanic students and Special Education students, is particularly concerning, with lower proficiency rates compared to the state and county averages.

While Smith County High School has seen a steady improvement in its four-year graduation rate, from 86.2% in 2022-2023 to 89.2% in 2023-2024, the school's dropout rate has fluctuated, ranging from 2.4% to 8.1% over the past few years, which is higher than the state average. The school has also experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 10.8% to 20.2% over the past few years, significantly higher than the state average. Comparing Smith County High School to nearby schools, such as Gordonsville High School and Trousdale County High School, highlights the need for targeted interventions and resource allocation to address these areas of concern and improve overall student outcomes.

476

Students ?

11.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,491

Per pupil spending ?

50.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

312 Fite AVE
Carthage, TN 37030

(615) 735-9219

District: Smith County

Feeder schools for Smith County High School:

Elementary:	Carthage Elementary
	Defeated Elementary
	Forks River Elementary
	Gordonsville Elementary School
	More...
	New Middleton Elementary
	Union Heights Elementary
Middle:	Smith County Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.1%

Hispanic:

8.6%

Two or more races:

4.0%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 34th percentile in 2017 → 61st in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 61st (2025) from a 34th-percentile low (2017)

✓Above the Tennessee median (61st percentile)

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Graduation rate below the Tennessee average (85% vs 90%)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Algebra II scores 21 pts below the Tennessee average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school36%

District avg37%

Tennessee avg40%

153^rd of 389

Tennessee public high schools ?

Top 39%▼ down 14 pts since 2015

From top 25% (2015) to top 39% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 2High Schools in the Smith County

37^th of 139Smith County among Tennessee districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2025	54.6	153 of 389	60.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	66.8	86 of 392	78.1%	★★★★☆
2023	46.3	173 of 384	54.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	48.4	156 of 358	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	49.4	142 of 347	59.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	47.7	148 of 342	56.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	36.7	221 of 341	35.2%	★★☆☆☆
2017	34.5	179 of 273	34.4%	★★☆☆☆
2016	52.5	153 of 351	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2015	69.1	75 of 300	75.0%	★★★★☆
2014	54.6	127 of 296	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2013	67.7	71 of 285	75.1%	★★★★☆
2012	70.8	87 of 269	67.7%	★★★☆☆
2011	69.6	74 of 273	72.9%	★★★★☆
2010	49.6	164 of 267	38.6%	★★☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2023	59.7	62 of 239	74.1%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2025	50.4	164 of 365	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	65.1	90 of 365	75.3%	★★★★☆
2023	45.4	181 of 366	50.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	46.5	172 of 350	50.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	51.8	131 of 340	61.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	43.1	190 of 337	43.6%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2025	69.7	38 of 213	82.2%	★★★★☆
2024	73.1	31 of 209	85.2%	★★★★☆
2023	26.4	156 of 202	22.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	39.5	104 of 189	45.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	23.7	147 of 180	18.3%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2025	41.5	178 of 324	45.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	58.1	101 of 337	70.0%	★★★★☆
2023	42.0	177 of 330	46.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	41.0	175 of 322	45.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	51.8	117 of 317	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	57.0	92 of 302	69.5%	★★★★☆
2018	39.5	179 of 308	41.9%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2025	58.6	117 of 368	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	66.9	78 of 366	78.7%	★★★★☆
2023	41.5	189 of 359	47.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	46.2	157 of 349	55.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	43.5	161 of 332	51.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	52.8	120 of 329	63.5%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2025	25.4	170 of 198	14.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	32.6	119 of 183	35.0%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2025	43.7	173 of 323	46.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	58.7	103 of 326	68.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	38.1	191 of 325	41.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	42.7	165 of 312	47.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	41.5	170 of 306	44.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	40.4	166 of 301	44.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	31.3	236 of 307	23.1%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Hispanic (2025)82nd percentile+21 vs school

African American (2023)74th percentile+19 vs school

Male (2025)68th percentile+8 vs school

Female (2025)55th percentile-6 vs school

White (2025)46th percentile-14 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)45th percentile-16 vs school

Special Education (2025)14th percentile-47 vs school

By subject vs Tennessee (2024-2025) ?

English II63%+9 vs state

Biology I51%+5 vs state

English I36%-3 vs state

US History36%-3 vs state

Geometry32%-5 vs state

Algebra I20%-9 vs state

Algebra II13%-21 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				TNReady Mathematics (2025)			TNReady English Language Arts (2025)			TNReady Algebra I (2025)		TNReady Algebra II (2025)			TNReady Biology I (2025)				TNReady US History (2025)				TNReady English I (2025)		TNReady English II (2025)			TNReady Geometry (2025)					TNReady Science (2025)			TNReady Social Studies (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	TNReady Mathematics 7th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 8th Grade	TNReady Mathematics All Grades	TNReady English Language Arts 7th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 8th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts All Grades	TNReady Algebra I 9th Grade	TNReady Algebra I All Grades	TNReady Algebra II 10th Grade	TNReady Algebra II 11th Grade	TNReady Algebra II All Grades	TNReady Biology I 9th Grade	TNReady Biology I 10th Grade	TNReady Biology I 11th Grade	TNReady Biology I All Grades	TNReady US History 10th Grade	TNReady US History 11th Grade	TNReady US History 12th Grade	TNReady US History All Grades	TNReady English I 9th Grade	TNReady English I All Grades	TNReady English II 10th Grade	TNReady English II 11th Grade	TNReady English II All Grades	TNReady Geometry 9th Grade	TNReady Geometry 10th Grade	TNReady Geometry 11th Grade	TNReady Geometry 12th Grade	TNReady Geometry All Grades	TNReady Science 7th Grade	TNReady Science 8th Grade	TNReady Science All Grades	TNReady Social Studies 7th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 8th Grade	TNReady Social Studies All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Smith County High School	Public	9-12	312 Fite AVE	Carthage	37030	Smith County	Smith County	No	No	No	No	(615) 735-9219	493	43	11.3		412 (83.6%)	12 (2.4%)	44 (8.9%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.5%)	54.6	153^rd of 389 public high schools	60.7%		66.8	86^th of 392 public high schools	78.1%	67							20.7	20.3		12.7	13.3		75.0	45.1	51.0		34.4		35.9	36.4	36.4	62.8		63.2		36.9			32.0							$14,491	$519	$13,030
Gordonsville High School	Public	7-12	110 Main Street East	Gordonsville	38563	Smith County	Smith County	No	No	No	No	(615) 683-8245	532	36	14.5		482 (90.6%)	9 (1.7%)	18 (3.4%)	4 (0.8%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.2%)	60.4	121^st of 389 public high schools	68.9%		62.6	108^th of 392 public high schools	72.4%	13	42.9	40.5	41.6	46.8	26.2	36.0	31.5	31.5		22.6	22.8		75.0	51.0	56.0	41.7	31.2	34.6	33.6	48.9	48.9	56.6		54.4		26.3			24.7	64.9	47.6	55.9	64.9	63.1	64.0	$12,383	$554	$10,993
Watertown High School	Public	9-12	9360 Sparta PIKE	Watertown	37184	Wilson County	Wilson County	No	No	No	No	(615) 237-3434	660	44	15.0		572 (86.7%)	25 (3.8%)	38 (5.8%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	20 (3.0%)	48.3	185^th of 389 public high schools	52.4%		53.9	144^th of 392 public high schools	63.3%	41							12.5	12.9	78.3	24.8	32.3	55.7	41.9		48.2					39.7	39.6	55.0		55.2	83.9	26.4			34.4							$13,597	$503	$12,488
Trousdale County High School	Public	7-12	262 Mc Murry Blvd West	Hartsville	37074	Trousdale County	Trousdale County	No	No	No	No	(615) 374-2201	394	26	14.9		297 (75.4%)	38 (9.6%)	31 (7.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (6.9%)	87.2	29^th of 389 public high schools	92.5%		85	29^th of 392 public high schools	92.6%								54.7	53.3		60.6	58.1		67.1	20.0	60.9		56.8		55.0	46.7	46.7	66.7		65.1		51.3			43.5							$12,040	$624	$10,481
Macon County High School	Public	9-12	2550 Days RD	Lafayette	37083	Macon County	Macon County	No	No	No	No	(615) 666-4320	967	51	19.1		779 (80.6%)	7 (0.7%)	161 (16.6%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (1.8%)	56.6	141^st of 389 public high schools	63.8%		53.3	146^th of 392 public high schools	62.8%	5							28.3	27.4	35.6	18.8	34.5		46.0		45.0					41.0	40.2	64.4	10.0	59.8		92.3	19.8		37.2							$11,596	$707	$10,107
Jackson County High School	Public	9-12	190 Blue Devil Ln	Gainesboro	38562	Jackson County	Jackson County	No	No	No	Yes	(931) 268-9771	389	24	16.1		358 (92.0%)	2 (0.5%)	19 (4.9%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.5%)	36.1	242^nd of 389 public high schools	37.8%		42.2	214^th of 392 public high schools	45.4%	28							14.3	14.1		30.4	27.6	46.5			45.6					35.4	35.0	46.1		46.2		15.6			17.2							$13,344	$954	$11,379
Upperman High School	Public	9-12	6950 Nashville HWY	Baxter	38544	Putnam County	Putnam County	No	No	No	No	(931) 858-3112	918	46	19.8		807 (87.9%)	23 (2.5%)	61 (6.6%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	23 (2.5%)	37.5	232^nd of 389 public high schools	40.4%		39.9	224^th of 392 public high schools	42.9%	8							8.0	7.8	78.6	20.7	28.9			41.8	40.8					25.4	24.9	50.6		56.7	64.7	19.3		7.1	24.1							$11,388	$675	$10,117
Wilson County Adult High School	Public	9-12	207 Joe Branham DR	Lebanon	37087	Wilson County	Wilson County	No	No	No	No	(615) 443-7199	31				15 (48.4%)	8 (25.8%)	5 (16.1%)	1 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (6.5%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Smith County High School

Is Smith County High School a good school?

Smith County High School ranks 153^rd of 389 Tennessee high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Smith County High School in?

Smith County

How many students attend Smith County High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 476 students attended Smith County High School.

What is the racial makeup of Smith County High School?

Students at Smith County High School are 85% White, 9% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What schools feed into Smith County High School?

Smith County High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Carthage Elementary
Elementary : Defeated Elementary
Elementary : Forks River Elementary
Elementary : Gordonsville Elementary School
Elementary : New Middleton Elementary
Elementary : Union Heights Elementary
Middle : Smith County Middle School

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Tennessee Department of Education.

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