Smith County Middle School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Carthage, Tennessee 37030 · Smith County
#116 of 307 middle schools in Tennessee
#11114 of 15,369 nationally
About Smith County Middle School
Smith County Middle School is a public middle located in Carthage, in the Smith County school district of Tennessee, United States. It caters for Grades 5–8. In 2025 it enrolled 289 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 33.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of middle schools in United States and 116th of 307 ranked middle schools in Tennessee. Its strongest component is math proficiency (47th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (21th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 289.
There are 5 schools in Carthage; Smith County Middle School ranks 3rd of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)41%
- Reading proficiency (30%)33%
- 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 Smith County Middle School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 289
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Reading proficiency
- 33%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 41%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Smith County Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Carthage Elementary
Carthage · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
465 students · 2.8 km away
Smith County High School
Carthage · Public high · Grades 9–12
476 students · 3.0 km away
Gordonsville Elementary School
Gordonsville · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
311 students · 6.2 km away
Gordonsville High School
Gordonsville · Public high · Grades 7–12
541 students · 6.3 km away
Forks River Elementary
Elmwood · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
208 students · 7.1 km away
New Middleton Elementary
Gordonsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
210 students · 7.4 km away
Union Heights Elementary
Carthage · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
268 students · 11 km away
Defeated Elementary
Carthage · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
288 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Tennessee with a comparable Enrollment.
Dalewood Middle School
Chattanooga · Public middle · Grades 6–8
290 students
Bolivar Middle School
Bolivar · Public middle · Grades 6–8
290 students
Spring City Middle School
Spring City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
291 students
Chilhowee Middle School
Benton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
293 students
Harriman Middle School
Harriman · Public middle · Grades 6–8
284 students
Brown Middle School
Harrison · Public middle · Grades 6–8
296 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Smith County Middle School a good school?
Smith County Middle School has a Success Index (US) of 33.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #116 of 307 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 Smith County Middle School rank in Tennessee?
Smith County Middle School ranks #116 of 307 middle schools in Tennessee and #11114 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Smith County Middle School?
Smith County Middle School had 289 students in 2025.
Is Smith County Middle School a elementary school or a high school?
Smith County Middle School is classified as a middle covering Grades 5–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Smith County Middle School?
There are 8 schools within 15 km of Smith County Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.