Carthage Elementary vs Smith County High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 745 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carthage Elementary
Carthage · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
465 students
Smith County High School
Carthage · Public high · Grades 9–12
476 students
| Measure | Carthage Elementary Carthage, Tennessee | Smith County High School Carthage, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #280 of 913 | #146 of 321 |
| National rank | #29867 of 50,301 | #14330 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 465 | 476 |
| Enrollment | 465 | 476 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 22% |
| city | Carthage | Carthage |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carthage Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.1 vs 25.3).
- •Carthage Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 22%).
- •Smith County High School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Smith County High School is the larger school with 476 students compared with 465.
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 Carthage Elementary better than Smith County High School?
On the Success Index (US), Carthage Elementary ranks higher (43.1 vs 25.3 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 Carthage Elementary and Smith County High School?
About 745 m in a straight line, between Carthage and Carthage in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carthage Elementary: 465. Smith County High School: 476. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carthage Elementary and Smith County High School rank in Tennessee?
Carthage Elementary is 280th of 913 and Smith County High School is 146th of 321 among elementary schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).