Smith County High School vs. Gordonsville High School
Should you attend Smith County High School or Gordonsville High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Smith County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
Gordonsville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 501 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 10:1 is lower 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).
Serving 540 students in grades 7-12, Gordonsville High 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 29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
7-12
Total Students
501 students
540 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
34 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#950 out of 1761 schools in TN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#837 out of 1761 schools in TN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
35%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
-
91
Grade 8 Students
-
84
Grade 9 Students
123
100
Grade 10 Students
122
109
Grade 11 Students
140
78
Grade 12 Students
116
78
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
8%
3%
% Black
3%
2%
% White
83%
91%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.31
0.17
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
10%
