| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smith County School District | Carthage | 6/10 Average · 59th pct | 3,061 | 9 | PK–12 | 9 |
How Smith County compares
It enrolls 3,061 students across 9 schools. Its rating of 6/10 is above the Tennessee average of 5.5/10.
School Districts in Smith County, Tennessee
Smith County has 1 public school district covering 9 zip codes. The top-rated district in Smith County is Smith County School District (6/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (TCAP 2025–26), ranked against all districts in Tennessee. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Smith County, TN?
1 school district serves zip codes in Smith County, TN. The table above shows its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Smith County, TN?
Of the districts serving Smith County, Smith County School District has the highest rating on this site at 6/10. That places it in the 59th percentile among Tennessee school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Tennessee reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Tennessee and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Tennessee only, never across state lines.