Bolivar Middle School vs Smith County Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Tennessee, United States, 296 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bolivar Middle School
Bolivar · Public middle · Grades 6–8
290 students
Smith County Middle School
Carthage · Public middle · Grades 5–8
289 students
| Measure | Bolivar Middle School Bolivar, Tennessee | Smith County Middle School Carthage, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #236 of 307 | #116 of 307 |
| National rank | #14925 of 15,369 | #11114 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 290 | 289 |
| Enrollment | 290 | 289 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 16% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 41% |
| city | Bolivar | Carthage |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Smith County Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.9 vs 11.8).
- •Smith County Middle School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 26%).
- •Smith County Middle School does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 16%).
- •Bolivar Middle School is the larger school with 290 students compared with 289.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bolivar Middle School better than Smith County Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Smith County Middle School ranks higher (33.9 vs 11.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bolivar Middle School and Smith County Middle School?
About 296 km in a straight line, between Bolivar and Carthage in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bolivar Middle School: 290. Smith County Middle School: 289. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bolivar Middle School and Smith County Middle School rank in Tennessee?
Bolivar Middle School is 236th of 307 and Smith County Middle School is 116th of 307 among middle schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).