Carthage Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Carthage, Tennessee 37030 · Smith County
#280 of 913 elementary schools in Tennessee
#29867 of 50,301 nationally
About Carthage Elementary
Carthage Elementary is a public elementary located in Carthage, in the Smith County school district of Tennessee, United States. It caters for Grades PK–4. In 2025 it enrolled 465 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 43.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 280th of 913 ranked elementary schools in Tennessee. Its strongest component is math proficiency (58th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (28th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 465.
There are 5 schools in Carthage; Carthage Elementary ranks 1st of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)52%
- Reading proficiency (30%)37%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)–
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Carthage Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Reading proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Carthage Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Smith County High School
Carthage · Public high · Grades 9–12
476 students · 745 m away
Smith County Middle School
Carthage · Public middle · Grades 5–8
289 students · 2.8 km away
Forks River Elementary
Elmwood · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
208 students · 7.5 km away
Gordonsville Elementary School
Gordonsville · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
311 students · 8.8 km away
Gordonsville High School
Gordonsville · Public high · Grades 7–12
541 students · 8.9 km away
Defeated Elementary
Carthage · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
288 students · 9.4 km away
New Middleton Elementary
Gordonsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
210 students · 9.9 km away
Union Heights Elementary
Carthage · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
268 students · 11 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Tennessee with a comparable Enrollment.
East Side Elementary
Elizabethton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
465 students
West Elementary
Morristown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
466 students
DeKalb West Elementary
Liberty · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
466 students
Big Ridge Elementary School
Hixson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
466 students
Flintville School
Flintville · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
466 students
Sam Houston Elementary
Maryville · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
464 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Carthage Elementary a good school?
Carthage Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 43.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #280 of 913 in Tennessee. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Carthage Elementary rank in Tennessee?
Carthage Elementary ranks #280 of 913 elementary schools in Tennessee and #29867 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Carthage Elementary?
Carthage Elementary had 465 students in 2025.
Is Carthage Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Carthage Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–4. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Carthage Elementary?
There are 8 schools within 15 km of Carthage Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.