Forks River Elementary vs Smith County Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 7.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forks River Elementary
Elmwood · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
208 students
Smith County Middle School
Carthage · Public middle · Grades 5–8
289 students
| Measure | Forks River Elementary Elmwood, Tennessee | Smith County Middle School Carthage, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #269 of 913 | #116 of 307 |
| National rank | #29802 of 50,301 | #11114 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 208 | 289 |
| Enrollment | 208 | 289 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 41% |
| city | Elmwood | Carthage |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forks River Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.2 vs 33.9).
- •Forks River Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 41%).
- •Forks River Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 33%).
- •Smith County Middle School is the larger school with 289 students compared with 208.
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 Forks River Elementary better than Smith County Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Forks River Elementary ranks higher (43.2 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 Forks River Elementary and Smith County Middle School?
About 7.1 km in a straight line, between Elmwood and Carthage in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forks River Elementary: 208. Smith County Middle School: 289. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forks River Elementary and Smith County Middle School rank in Tennessee?
Forks River Elementary is 269th of 913 and Smith County Middle School is 116th of 307 among elementary schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).