DeKalb Middle School vs Smithville Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
DeKalb Middle School
Smithville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
534 students
Smithville Elementary
Smithville · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
535 students
| Measure | DeKalb Middle School Smithville, Tennessee | Smithville Elementary Smithville, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #157 of 307 | – |
| National rank | #12632 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 534 | 535 |
| Enrollment | 534 | 535 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | – |
| Math proficiency | 38% | – |
| city | Smithville | Smithville |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Smithville Elementary is the larger school with 535 students compared with 534.
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 DeKalb Middle School better than Smithville Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are DeKalb Middle School and Smithville Elementary?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Smithville and Smithville in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DeKalb Middle School: 534. Smithville Elementary: 535. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DeKalb Middle School and Smithville Elementary rank in Tennessee?
DeKalb Middle School is 157th of 307 and Smithville Elementary is unranked among middle schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).