Grade Trends

Schools near ZIP 37030

5 public schools within 6 miles, nearest first.

All schools in Carthage

Subject percentages show the share of students who met or exceeded the state standard.

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Smith County High School
Grades 9–12 · Smith County
1.3 mi
21%
−4 vs state
64%
+6 vs state
59%
+9 vs state
21% Average of math, English and science: 43% in 2022-23 → 64% in 2025-26 — 16% 476 White 85%
Carthage Elementary
Grades PK–4 · Smith County
1.4 mi
38%
−8 vs state
34%
−13 vs state
36%
−11 vs state
5% Average of math, English and science: 41% in 2022-23 → 36% in 2025-26 — 17% 465 White 81%
Smith County Middle School
Grades 5–8 · Smith County
3.1 mi
51%
+10 vs state
37%
−1 vs state
51%
+5 vs state
8% Average of math, English and science: 36% in 2022-23 → 44% in 2025-26 — 19% 289 White 81%
Defeated Elementary
Grades PK–8 · Smith County
4.6 mi
47%
+4 vs state
51%
+10 vs state
51%
+4 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 51% in 2022-23 → 49% in 2025-26 — 12% 288 White 92%
Forks River Elementary
Grades PK–8 · Smith County
5.6 mi
45%
+2 vs state
42%
+1 vs state
50%
+3 vs state
10% Average of math, English and science: 53% in 2022-23 → 43% in 2025-26 — 19% 208 White 90%

Overall change: average of the three subjects, latest year vs. 3 years earlier (↑4% means the average rate went up 4 points, e.g. 82% → 86%; — means within ±2%). Low income = eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Special ed = students with an IEP (special education).