Smith County High School

Smith County
312 Fite AVE
Carthage, TN 37030
501 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Smith County High School, located in Carthage, Tennessee, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Smith County School District. As a pillar of the local community, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for both post-secondary education and the workforce. The campus serves a diverse student body from the surrounding rural and small-town areas, fostering a traditional high school environment that emphasizes academic growth, extracurricular participation, and school spirit.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Smith County High School is deeply integrated into the culture of Carthage, with a strong focus on athletics, vocational programs, and community involvement. The school prides itself on maintaining a supportive atmosphere where faculty and staff work to meet the unique needs of their students, helping them navigate their transition into adulthood. Through a mix of rigorous classroom instruction and active student organizations, the school strives to uphold its commitment to student success and community development within the Upper Cumberland region of Tennessee.
501
Total Students
50.1
Full-Time Teachers
10.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    414 (82.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    43 (8.6 %)
  • Two or More
    22 (4.4 %)
  • Black
    15 (3.0 %)
  • Asian
    4 (0.8 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.6 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Smith County
Phone: (615)735-9219
Website: http://smithcoedu.com
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 501
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 50.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 123
Grade 10 122
Grade 11 140
Grade 12 116
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Gordonsville High School
Smith County
540 Students
110 Main Street East
Gordonsville, TN 38563 (5.8 miles away)
High School 7th - 12th