For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 493 students in Carthage, TN.
The top ranked public high school in Carthage, TN is Smith County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carthage, TN public high school have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Carthage have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Carthage, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Tennessee average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Smith County High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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 Carthage, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Smith County High School
(Math: 20% | 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
Carthage, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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 Carthage, TN?
The top ranked public high schools in Carthage, TN include Smith County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Carthage?
1 public high schools are located in Carthage.
What is the racial composition of students in Carthage?
Carthage public high schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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