For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,178 students in 37166, TN.
The top-ranked public schools in 37166, TN are De Kalb County High School, Northside Elementary School and Dekalb Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 37166 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in 37166, TN have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 37166, TN Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
De Kalb County High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1130 West Broad St
Smithville, TN 37166
(615) 597-4094
Smithville, TN 37166
(615) 597-4094
Gr: 9-12 | 781 students Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 North Congress Blvd
Smithville, TN 37166
(615) 597-1575
Smithville, TN 37166
(615) 597-1575
Gr: 2-5 | 544 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
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
Gr: 6-8 | 534 students Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
242 Tiger Dr
Smithville, TN 37166
(615) 497-2254
Smithville, TN 37166
(615) 497-2254
Gr: 10-12
110 South Public Square
Smithville, TN 37166
(615) 597-4084
Smithville, TN 37166
(615) 597-4084
Gr: 9-12 | 784 students Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
221 E Bryant St
Smithville, TN 37166
(615) 597-4415
Smithville, TN 37166
(615) 597-4415
Gr: PK-2 | 535 students Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 37166, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in 37166, TN include De Kalb County High School, Northside Elementary School and Dekalb Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 37166?
6 public schools are located in 37166.
What is the racial composition of students in 37166?
37166 public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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