Smith County School District, Tennessee

Smith County School District is a unified school district in Smith County, Tennessee, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 20,389 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 314 sq mi (814 km²) of land.

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Smith County School District in Tennessee
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
20,389
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Smith County
Land area
314 sq mi (814 km²)
Median household income
$66,293 ± $4,840
Median home value
$243,800 ± $10,339
Water area
11.1 sq mi (28.7 km²)
State
Tennessee
Census code (GEOID)
4703870
Coordinates (central point)
36.268130, -85.975992

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Smith County School District, largest first

  1. South Carthage (town)2,364 people
  2. Carthage (town)2,327 people
  3. Gordonsville (town)1,299 people
  4. Hickman (CDP)276 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Trousdale County School District13 mi northwest
  2. Jackson County School District18 mi east
  3. Macon County School District19 mi north
  4. Wilson County School District19 mi southwest
  5. DeKalb County School District21 mi south
  6. Putnam County School District28 mi east

These share a boundary with Smith County School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Smith County School District before you rely on it.

See its schools and enrollment on NCES ↗

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