For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,693 students in Smithville, TN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Smithville, TN are Northside Elementary School and Dekalb Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Smithville, TN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in Smithville have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Smithville, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 North Congress Blvd
Smithville, TN 37166
(615) 597-1575
Smithville, TN 37166
(615) 597-1575
Grades: 2-5
| 582 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: 6-8
| 558 students
Rank: n/an/a
221 E Bryant St
Smithville, TN 37166
(615) 597-4415
Smithville, TN 37166
(615) 597-4415
Grades: PK-2
| 553 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Smithville, TN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Smithville, TN include Northside Elementary School and Dekalb Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Smithville?
3 public elementary schools are located in Smithville.
What is the racial composition of students in Smithville?
Smithville public elementary schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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