For the 2024 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 15,651 students in Smyrna, TN (there are 2 private schools, serving 748 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Smyrna, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Smyrna, TN are Thurman Francis Arts Academy/magnet School For The Arts, Stewarts Creek Elementary School and Stewarts Creek Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Smyrna, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Smyrna have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 40% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Smyrna, TN (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thurman Francis Arts Academy/magnet School For The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
221 Todd Ln
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-6715
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-6715
Grades: K-8
| 654 students
Rank: #22.
Stewarts Creek Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
200 Red Hawk Pkwy
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-6750
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-6750
Grades: PK-5
| 1,193 students
Rank: #33.
Stewarts Creek Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 Red Hawk Pkwy
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-6700
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-6700
Grades: 6-8
| 1,022 students
Rank: #44.
Stewartsboro Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10479 Old Nashville Hwy
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-6705
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-6705
Grades: PK-5
| 707 students
Rank: #55.
Cedar Grove Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
354 Chaney Rd
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-3777
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-3777
Grades: PK-5
| 799 students
Rank: #66.
Stewarts Creek High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 Red Hawk Pkwy
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-6771
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-6771
Grades: 9-12
| 2,263 students
Rank: #77.
Rocky Fork Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Thunderstorm Ln
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-6780
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-6780
Grades: 6-8
| 752 students
Rank: #88.
Rutherford County Virtual School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1098 Espey Dr
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-3770
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-3770
Grades: 3-12
| 461 students
Rank: #99.
John Colemon Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1098 Espey Dr
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-6740
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-6740
Grades: PK-5
| 777 students
Rank: #1010.
Rocky Fork Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 Thunderstorm Ln
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 893-5812
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 893-5812
Grades: PK-5
| 933 students
Rank: #1111.
Rock Springs Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3301 Rock Springs Rd
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-3825
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-3825
Grades: 6-8
| 1,010 students
Rank: #1212.
Smyrna High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Bulldog Dr
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-3865
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-3865
Grades: 9-12
| 2,133 students
Rank: #1313.
Smyrna Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
712 Hazelwood Dr
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-3845
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-3845
Grades: 6-8
| 883 students
Rank: #1414.
Smyrna Primary
(Math: 20% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Walnut St
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 459-3161
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 459-3161
Grades: PK-5
| 560 students
Rank: #1515.
Smyrna Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Sam Davis Rd
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-6725
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-6725
Grades: PK-5
| 681 students
Rank: #1616.
David Youree Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
250 Todd Ln
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 459-3492
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 459-3492
Grades: PK-5
| 745 students
Rank: #1717.
Smyrna West Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12619 Old Nashville Hwy
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-3856
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-3856
Grades: 6-12
| 78 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Smyrna, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Smyrna, TN include Thurman Francis Arts Academy/magnet School For The Arts, Stewarts Creek Elementary School and Stewarts Creek Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Smyrna, TN?
17 public schools are located in Smyrna, TN.
What percentage of students in Smyrna, TN go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Smyrna, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Smyrna, TN?
Smyrna, TN public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 40% (majority Black).
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