Best Public Schools in Smithville, TN


Summary:

The city of Smithville, Tennessee is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. While the schools in Smithville generally perform below the state averages in most subject areas, a few standout schools and insights emerge from the data.

Northside Elementary ranks 695 out of 1,008 Tennessee elementary schools and has a 2-star rating, but shows relatively strong performance in English Language Arts compared to the county and state. However, the school's math proficiency rates lag behind. In contrast, DeKalb Middle School ranks 381 out of 580 Tennessee middle schools and has a 2-star rating, but demonstrates higher proficiency rates in Science and Social Studies compared to Math and English Language Arts.

Across the Smithville schools, the student population is predominantly white, ranging from 72.24% to 80.3%, with Hispanic students making up the second-largest racial group. The schools also serve a significant population of low-income students, as indicated by the free/reduced lunch rates, which may raise concerns about equity and access to quality education. While spending per student varies from $8,408 at DeKalb Middle School to $10,894 at Smithville Elementary, the overall performance of the schools in DeKalb County suggests opportunities for targeted interventions to address the identified areas of concern.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Tennessee Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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