For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 558 students in Smithville, TN.
The top ranked public middle school in Smithville, TN is Dekalb Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Smithville, TN public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Smithville have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Smithville, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dekalb Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1132 West Broad St
Smithville, TN 37166
(615) 597-7987
Smithville, TN 37166
(615) 597-7987
Gr: 6-8 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Smithville, TN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Smithville, TN include Dekalb Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Smithville?
1 public middle schools are located in Smithville.
What is the racial composition of students in Smithville?
Smithville public middle schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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