For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,562 students in Smith County, TN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Smith County, TN are Forks River Elementary School, Defeated Elementary School and Smith County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Smith County, TN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Smith County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Smith County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Forks River Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
611 Cookeville Hwy
Elmwood, TN 38560
(615) 897-2676
Elmwood, TN 38560
(615) 897-2676
Grades: PK-8
| 202 students
Rank: #22.
Defeated Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
451 Defeated Creek Hwy
Carthage, TN 37030
(615) 774-3150
Carthage, TN 37030
(615) 774-3150
Grades: PK-8
| 277 students
Rank: #33.
Smith County Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
134 Smith County Middle School
Carthage, TN 37030
(615) 735-8277
Carthage, TN 37030
(615) 735-8277
Grades: 5-8
| 327 students
Rank: #44.
Gordonsville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
110 Main Street East
Gordonsville, TN 38563
(615) 683-8245
Gordonsville, TN 38563
(615) 683-8245
Grades: 7-12
| 540 students
Rank: #55.
Union Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
663 Lebanon Hwy
Carthage, TN 37030
(615) 735-1975
Carthage, TN 37030
(615) 735-1975
Grades: PK-8
| 216 students
Smith County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
743 Pleasant Shade Hw
Pleasant Shade, TN 37145
(615) 677-6125
Pleasant Shade, TN 37145
(615) 677-6125
Grades: PK-8
| 51 students
126 Middle School Ln
Carthage, TN 37030
(615) 735-8246
Carthage, TN 37030
(615) 735-8246
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Smith County Vocational Center (Closed 2007)
Vocational School
135 Gordonsville Hw
Carthage, TN 37030
(615) 735-1264
Carthage, TN 37030
(615) 735-1264
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Smith County, TN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Smith County, TN include Forks River Elementary School, Defeated Elementary School and Smith County Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Smith County?
5 public middle schools are located in Smith County.
What is the racial composition of students in Smith County?
Smith County public middle schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Smith County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Smith County include: Defeated Elementary School vs. Forks River Elementary School, Forks River Elementary School vs. Defeated Elementary School
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