Stewarts Creek High School is a public high school in the Rutherford County School system, located in Smyrna, Tennessee. The school opened in August 2013 with an estimate of 1500 students: 600 freshmen, around 300 sophomores and around 150 juniors and seniors.
Serving 2,474 students in grades 9-12, Stewarts Creek High School ranks in the top 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 29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,474 students
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 1% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Stewarts Creek High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Stewarts Creek High School's student population of 2,474 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,474 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
144 teachers
Year Founded
2013
Colors
White, Black, Red/Black/White
School Rankings
Stewarts Creek High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stewarts Creek High School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#562 out of 1728 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
2%
Hispanic
20%
16%
Black
16%
20%
White
54%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.5%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Red Hawk
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stewarts Creek High School's ranking?
Stewarts Creek High School is ranked #562 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Stewarts Creek High School often compared to?
Stewarts Creek High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Smyrna High School, Blackman High School, Lavergne High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Stewarts Creek High School?
The graduation rate of Stewarts Creek High School is 98%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Stewarts Creek High School?
2,474 students attend Stewarts Creek High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Stewarts Creek High School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Stewarts Creek High School offer ?
Stewarts Creek High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Stewarts Creek High School part of?
Stewarts Creek High School is part of Rutherford County School District.
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