For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,025 students in Smith County, TN.
The top ranked public high schools in Smith County, TN are Gordonsville High School and Smith County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Smith County, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Smith County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Smith County, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Tennessee average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Gordonsville High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Smith County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gordonsville High 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
| 532 students
Rank: #22.
Smith County High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
312 Fite Ave
Carthage, TN 37030
(615) 735-9219
Carthage, TN 37030
(615) 735-9219
Grades: 9-12
| 493 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Smith County, TN?
The top ranked public high schools in Smith County, TN include Gordonsville High School and Smith County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Smith County?
2 public high schools are located in Smith County.
What is the racial composition of students in Smith County?
Smith County public high schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Smith County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Smith County include: Gordonsville High School vs. Smith County High School, Smith County High School vs. Gordonsville High School
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