Top 10 Best Smyrna Public Schools (2024)

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 27%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Smyrna have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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 Smyrna, TN Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thurman Francis Arts Academy/magnet School For The Arts
Magnet School
Math: 90% | Reading: 84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
221 Todd Ln
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-6715
Grades: K-8
| 654 students
Rank: #22.
Stewarts Creek Elementary School
Math: 60% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
200 Red Hawk Pkwy
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-6750
Grades: PK-5
| 1,193 students
Rank: #33.
Stewarts Creek Middle School
Math: 43% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
400 Red Hawk Pkwy
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-6700
Grades: 6-8
| 1,022 students
Rank: #44.
Stewartsboro Elementary School
Math: 41% | Reading: 28%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10479 Old Nashville Hwy
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-6705
Grades: PK-5
| 707 students
Rank: #55.
Rutherford County Virtual School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1098 Espey Dr
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-3770
Grades: 3-12
| 461 students
Rank: #66.
Cedar Grove Elementary School
Math: 36% | Reading: 27%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
354 Chaney Rd
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-3777
Grades: PK-5
| 799 students
Rank: #77.
Stewarts Creek High School
Math: 12% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
301 Red Hawk Pkwy
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-6771
Grades: 9-12
| 2,263 students
Rank: #88.
John Colemon Elementary School
Math: 33% | Reading: 27%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1098 Espey Dr
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-6740
Grades: PK-5
| 777 students
Rank: #99.
Rocky Fork Middle School
Math: 37% | Reading: 25%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
100 Thunderstorm Ln
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-6780
Grades: 6-8
| 752 students
Rank: #1010.
Rocky Fork Elementary School
Math: 30% | Reading: 27%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
200 Thunderstorm Ln
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 893-5812
Grades: PK-5
| 933 students
Rank: #1111.
Rock Springs Middle School
Math: 33% | Reading: 24%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3301 Rock Springs Rd
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-3825
Grades: 6-8
| 1,010 students
Rank: #1212.
Smyrna Elementary School
Math: 28% | Reading: 23%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 Sam Davis Rd
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-6725
Grades: PK-5
| 681 students
Rank: #1313.
Smyrna High School
Math: 12% | Reading: 33%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Bulldog Dr
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-3865
Grades: 9-12
| 2,133 students
Rank: #1414.
Smyrna Middle School
Math: 27% | Reading: 18%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
712 Hazelwood Dr
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-3845
Grades: 6-8
| 883 students
Rank: #1515.
Smyrna Primary
Math: 18% | Reading: 23%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Walnut St
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 459-3161
Grades: PK-5
| 560 students
Rank: #1616.
Smyrna West Alternative School
Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
12619 Old Nashville Hwy
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-3856
Grades: 6-12
| 78 students
Rank: #1717.
David Youree Elementary School
Math: 13% | Reading: 15%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
250 Todd Ln
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 459-3492
Grades: PK-5
| 745 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Smyrna, TN?
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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