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Best Smyrna Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 4,912 students in Smyrna, TN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Smyrna, TN are Thurman Francis Arts Academy/magnet School For The Arts, Stewarts Creek Middle School and Rutherford County Virtual School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Smyrna, TN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Smyrna have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Smyrna, TN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thurman Francis Arts Academy/magnet School For The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 98% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
221 Todd Ln
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-6715
Gr: K-8 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Stewarts Creek Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
400 Red Hawk Pkwy
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-6700
Gr: 6-8 | 1,010 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Rutherford County Virtual School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1098 Espey Dr
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-3770
Gr: 3-12 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Rocky Fork Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
100 Thunderstorm Ln
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-6780
Gr: 6-8 | 841 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #55.
Rock Springs Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3301 Rock Springs Rd
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-3825
Gr: 6-8 | 1,090 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #66.
Smyrna Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
712 Hazelwood Dr
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-3845
Gr: 6-8 | 877 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #77.
Smyrna West Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
12619 Old Nashville Hwy
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 middle schools in Smyrna, TN?
How many public middle schools are located in Smyrna?
7 public middle schools are located in Smyrna.
What is the racial composition of students in Smyrna?
Smyrna public middle schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Smyrna are often viewed compared to one another?

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