For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,239 students in 37030, TN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 37030, TN are Defeated Elementary School, Carthage Elementary School and Smith County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 37030 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in 37030, TN have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 37030, TN Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Defeated Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
451 Defeated Creek Hwy
Carthage, TN 37030
(615) 774-3150
Carthage, TN 37030
(615) 774-3150
Gr: PK-8 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Carthage Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
149 Skyline Dr
Carthage, TN 37030
(615) 735-0433
Carthage, TN 37030
(615) 735-0433
Gr: PK-4 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Smith County Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
134 Smith County Middle School
Carthage, TN 37030
(615) 735-8277
Carthage, TN 37030
(615) 735-8277
Gr: 5-8 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Union Heights Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
663 Lebanon Hwy
Carthage, TN 37030
(615) 735-1975
Carthage, TN 37030
(615) 735-1975
Gr: PK-8 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
37030, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
126 Middle School Ln
Carthage, TN 37030
(615) 735-8246
Carthage, TN 37030
(615) 735-8246
Gr: 9-12
Smith County Vocational Center (Closed 2007)
Vocational School
135 Gordonsville Hw
Carthage, TN 37030
(615) 735-1264
Carthage, TN 37030
(615) 735-1264
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 37030, TN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 37030, TN include Defeated Elementary School, Carthage Elementary School and Smith County Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 37030?
4 public elementary schools are located in 37030.
What is the racial composition of students in 37030?
37030 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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