For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 5,132 students in Smyrna, TN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Smyrna, TN are Rutherford County Virtual School, Stewarts Creek High School and Smyrna High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Smyrna, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Smyrna have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Tennessee public high schools.
Smyrna, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the Tennessee average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Stewarts Creek High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Smyrna, TN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rutherford County Virtual School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1098 Espey Dr
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-3770
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-3770
Gr: 3-12 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Stewarts Creek High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 Red Hawk Pkwy
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-6771
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-6771
Gr: 9-12 | 2,446 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Smyrna High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Bulldog Dr
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-3865
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-3865
Gr: 9-12 | 2,254 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
Smyrna West Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | 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
Gr: 6-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Smyrna, TN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Smyrna, TN include Rutherford County Virtual School, Stewarts Creek High School and Smyrna High School.
How many public high schools are located in Smyrna?
4 public high schools are located in Smyrna.
What is the racial composition of students in Smyrna?
Smyrna public high schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Smyrna are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Smyrna include: Smyrna High School vs. Stewarts Creek High School, Stewarts Creek High School vs. Smyrna High School
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