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Best public schools in Carthage, TN

5 public schools in Carthage: 1 elementary · 1 middle · 1 high · 2 K-8. Ranked by our score, based on 2025-26 state test results.

Elementary schools

1 school in Carthage
1
Carthage Elementary 32.2
Smith County · Grades PK-4 · 424 students
ELA 34%Math 38%Science 36%
#552 of 814 in Tennessee

Middle schools

1 school in Carthage
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Smith County Middle School 69.5
Smith County · Grades 5-8 · 313 students
ELA 37%Math 51%Science 51%
#102 of 333 in Tennessee

High schools

1 school in Carthage
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Smith County High School 58.8
Smith County · Grades 9-12 · 493 students
ELA 47%Math 29%Science 59%
#129 of 312 in Tennessee

K-8 schools

2 schools in Carthage, best first
1
Defeated Elementary 81.8
Smith County · Grades PK-8 · 260 students
ELA 51%Math 47%Science 51%
#33 of 179 in Tennessee
2
Union Heights Elementary 46.6
Smith County · Grades PK-8 · 242 students
ELA 32%Math 43%Science 43%
#96 of 179 in Tennessee

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