For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,490 students in Smithville, TN (there are 1 private school, serving 68 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Smithville, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Smithville, TN are De Kalb County High School, Northside Elementary School and Dekalb Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Smithville, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Smithville have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Smithville, TN (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
De Kalb County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1130 West Broad St
Smithville, TN 37166
(615) 597-4094
Smithville, TN 37166
(615) 597-4094
Grades: 9-12
| 807 students
Rank: #22.
Northside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 North Congress Blvd
Smithville, TN 37166
(615) 597-1575
Smithville, TN 37166
(615) 597-1575
Grades: 2-5
| 558 students
Rank: #33.
Dekalb Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1132 West Broad St
Smithville, TN 37166
(615) 597-7987
Smithville, TN 37166
(615) 597-7987
Grades: 6-8
| 526 students
Rank: n/an/a
De Kalb County Adult High School
Magnet School
242 Tiger Dr
Smithville, TN 37166
(615) 497-2254
Smithville, TN 37166
(615) 497-2254
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Smithville Elementary School
Magnet School
221 E Bryant St
Smithville, TN 37166
(615) 597-4415
Smithville, TN 37166
(615) 597-4415
Grades: PK-2
| 599 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Smithville, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Smithville, TN include De Kalb County High School, Northside Elementary School and Dekalb Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Smithville?
5 public schools are located in Smithville.
What percentage of students in Smithville go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Smithville are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Smithville?
Smithville public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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