Serving 493 students in grades 9-12, Smith County High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 493 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 16%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 10% in TN)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 16% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 41% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Smith County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Smith County High School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Smith County High School is ranked #950 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Smith County High School often compared to?
Smith County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gordonsville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Smith County High School?
The graduation rate of Smith County High School is 95%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Smith County High School?
493 students attend Smith County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Smith County High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Smith County High School?
Smith County High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Smith County High School offer ?
Smith County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Smith County High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 493 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 16%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 10%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 16% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 41% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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