Public schools in Smithville, TN
6 open public schools with an address in Smithville, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,178
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
Not reported
Across reporting schools
Charter schools
0
1 virtual
An overview of Smithville public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Smithville, TN: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,178 students, an average of 530 per school. The largest campus is DeKalb County Schools Adult Education Virtual School (784 students), and the largest elementary school is Northside Elementary School (544).
Every listed school belongs to DeKalb County Schools. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
School choice options include 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
School districts and agencies serving Smithville
Elementary schools in Smithville
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northside Elementary School DeKalb County Schools | 02–05 | 544 | — | |
| Smithville Elementary School DeKalb County Schools | PK–02 | 535 | — |
Middle schools in Smithville
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeKalb Middle School DeKalb County Schools | 06–08 | 534 | — |
High schools in Smithville
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| De Kalb County Adult High School DeKalb County Schools | 10–12 | 0 | — | |
| De Kalb County High School DeKalb County Schools | 09–12 | 781 | — | |
| DeKalb County Schools Adult Education Virtual School DeKalb County Schools · Virtual | 09–12 | 784 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White74.8%
- Hispanic14.3%
- Black7.5%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial2.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Smithville schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,178 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Smithville
How many public schools are in Smithville, TN?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Smithville: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high. Together they reported 3,178 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Smithville?
All listed public schools with an address in Smithville belong to DeKalb County Schools. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Smithville?
DeKalb County Schools Adult Education Virtual School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Smithville, with 784 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Smithville?
No school with an address in Smithville is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Tennessee.
Does living in Smithville guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Tennessee cities