Smith County High School

Smith County High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
312 Fite Ave E,  Carthage, TN
Smith County School District
3.8
2.5
493 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Stephen Robbins
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
16%
Reading Proficiency
41%
Average GPA
3.49
Graduation Rate
82%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
A-
Teachers
C+
College Prep
B
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
B
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.49
Reading Proficiency
41%
Math Proficiency
16%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
43
Full Time Teachers
43
Teachers in First or Second Year
18%
College Prep
Average ACT
23
Math
21
English
23
Reading
24
Science
23
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
43.8%
State Average
56.3%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
281:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.7%
Female
48.3%
White
82.6%
Hispanic
8.6%
Two or more races
4.4%
Black
3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Tennessee Technological University 99 Students
Middle Tennessee State University 62 Students
Cumberland University 55 Students
University of Tennessee, Knoxville 54 Students
Volunteer State Community College 44 Students
Belmont University 25 Students
Austin Peay State University 25 Students
East Tennessee State University 18 Students
Maryville College 18 Students
Western Kentucky University 17 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 22 Students
Business 17 Students
Psychology 15 Students
Veterinary Sciences 11 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 10 Students
Biology 9 Students
Criminology 7 Students
Elementary Education 7 Students
English 7 Students
Cosmetology 7 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 72 Reviews
3.0 Senior
2/21/2025
Some parts of attending my high school are great but others are severely lacking. The school only funds the football team and only cares about them regardless of how good other teams do. I also feel how different people are treated based on who their parents are, and what kind of family they grew up in. However there are some truly outstanding teachers that make it worth it.
4.0 Alum
10/18/2022
The teachers worked well to connect with students and help them understand anything they had trouble with. Resources were available to upcoming graduates on help with applying for college. There could be more of a variety of groups and clubs, and those activities could be more well-regulated.
2.0 Alum
9/12/2018
My high school focused more on fire works for the football team then giving kids the right education. They did have some good teachers like Mrs.White who really wanted the best for her students but then there were some teachers who were really biased. Teachers would allow some students to get away with some stuff like bullying but if the other students said something back to the bully the bully would get away with it but the victim would get in trouble just be cause of who they were. Much could be changed about this school and the way that they go about thing.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.5 2 Reviews
4.0 student
1/27/2021
As a student that has been going to this school for 3 years now and has been a student of Smith County for all of my life mostly SCHS is a good school . Its not a 10/10 there are a few problems that could be resolved for sure,but the teachers are great and I have learned alot ,and I am still learnin...
1.0 parent
8/5/2014
If I could give a negative star I would. My first child graduated top 4 in her class. But hated school. The kids and teachers were awful as a whole. Unless u were name branded to the county. My second child got physically and vebally bullied and NO one did a thing about. In fact it was kept hidden a...

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Smith County High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Carthage, TN and is served by the Smith County School District in Tennessee. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 493 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 16% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 41% are proficient in reading. Smith County High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.49, the graduation rate is 82%, and the average ACT score is 23. Discover additional schools in the area, like Smith County Middle School, Carthage Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Carthage has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Smith County High School.

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