The highest-performing public schools in reading in Smith County, Tennessee
Across Smith County, Tennessee, 8 public schools are ranked here, ranked by the share of students meeting or exceeding the state reading and writing standard. Defeated Elementary leads the list at 56.4%, against a median of 43.3% across the ranked schools.
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| # | School | City | % Proficient (Reading) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Defeated Elementary | Carthage, TN | 56.4% |
| 2 | Gordonsville Elementary School | Gordonsville, TN | 53.3% |
| 3 | Smith County High School | Carthage, TN | 48.4% |
| 4 | Gordonsville High School | Gordonsville, TN | 44.0% |
| 5 | Forks River Elementary | Elmwood, TN | 42.5% |
| 6 | Carthage Elementary | Carthage, TN | 33.7% |
| 7 | Union Heights Elementary | Carthage, TN | 32.2% |
| 8 | Smith County Middle School | Carthage, TN | 32.2% |
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