- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Carthage, TN
Smith County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Smith County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 470387001942
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Smith County Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Carthage · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 289
- students enrolled
Smith County Middle School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Smith County Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Carthage, TN.
School address
District: Smith County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470387001942 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Smith County Middle School held near 313 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.1 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 470387001942 · Carthage, TN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
289 enr · 16.1:1 · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Gordonsville High School (541 students)
Smith County Middle School held near 313 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.1 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Smith County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gordonsville H
Gordonsville High School
541 students
- Smith County H
Smith County High School
476 students
- Carthage Eleme
Carthage Elementary
465 students
- Gordonsville E
Gordonsville Elementary School
311 students
- This school
Smith County Middle School
289 students
- Defeated Eleme
Defeated Elementary
288 students
What this shows Smith County Middle School reports 289 students on the CCD universe file.
How Smith County Middle School compares
Smith County Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▲ 5% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 289 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
289
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 68% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,329
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 12 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 81.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
Two or More 5.2%
African American 2.8%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 81.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.6, Smith County Middle School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Smith County reports $10,329 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Smith County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gordonsville High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Smith County High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carthage Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gordonsville Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Defeated Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Smith County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~289 students)
Frequently asked questions about Smith County Middle School
How many students attend Smith County Middle School?
Smith County Middle School has 289 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Carthage, TN. CCD year-over-year: 327 (2022-23) → 313 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smith County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Smith County Middle School is 16.1:1, which is 5% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Smith County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Smith County Middle School is White at 81.3% of enrollment, in Carthage, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Smith County Middle School?
Smith County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Smith County Middle School rank among public schools in Carthage?
By Resource Investment Index, Smith County Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Carthage, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Carthage on the city page.
What other schools are in Smith County?
Besides Smith County Middle School, Smith County also operates Gordonsville High School (541 students), Smith County High School (476 students), and Carthage Elementary (465 students). See the Smith County district page for the complete list.