Smyrna Primary

200 Walnut St
Smyrna, TN 37167
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 597 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Smyrna Primary ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 597 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : Bottom 50% in TN
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Smyrna Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Smyrna Primary's student population of 597 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
597 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers

School Rankings

Smyrna Primary ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Smyrna Primary is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TN)
#1202 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(22-23)
27%
34%
27%
37%
25%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
2%
Hispanic
32%
15%
Black
16%
21%
White
33%
57%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.75
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Smyrna Primary's ranking?
Smyrna Primary is ranked #1202 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Smyrna Primary often compared to?
Smyrna Primaryis often viewed alongside schools like David Youree Elementary School, Thurman Francis Arts Academy/magnet School For The Arts, Smyrna Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Smyrna Primary?
597 students attend Smyrna Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Smyrna Primary students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 12% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Smyrna Primary?
Smyrna Primary has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Smyrna Primary offer ?
Smyrna Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Smyrna Primary part of?
Smyrna Primary is part of Rutherford County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 597 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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