Serving 327 students in grades 5-8, Smith County Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 327 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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Smith County Middle School's student population of 327 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
327 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
Smith County Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Smith County Middle School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#641 out of 1761 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
9%
14%
Black
1%
21%
White
83%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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Smith County Middle School is ranked #641 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Smith County Middle School often compared to?
Smith County Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Smith County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Smith County Middle School?
327 students attend Smith County Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Smith County Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Smith County Middle School?
Smith County Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Smith County Middle School offer ?
Smith County Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Smith County Middle School part of?
Smith County Middle School is part of Smith County School District.
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