Carthage Elementary vs Smith County Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 2.8 km 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 Middle School
Carthage · Public middle · Grades 5–8
289 students
| Measure | Carthage Elementary Carthage, Tennessee | Smith County Middle School Carthage, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #280 of 913 | #116 of 307 |
| National rank | #29867 of 50,301 | #11114 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 465 | 289 |
| Enrollment | 465 | 289 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 41% |
| city | Carthage | Carthage |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carthage Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.1 vs 33.9).
- •Carthage Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 41%).
- •Carthage Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 33%).
- •Carthage Elementary is the larger school with 465 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 Carthage Elementary better than Smith County Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Carthage Elementary ranks higher (43.1 vs 33.9 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 Middle School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Carthage and Carthage in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carthage Elementary: 465. Smith County Middle School: 289. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carthage Elementary and Smith County Middle School rank in Tennessee?
Carthage Elementary is 280th of 913 and Smith County Middle School is 116th of 307 among elementary schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).