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Public high school · Rutherford County · Smyrna, Tennessee

Smyrna High School

Smyrna High School rates 4.8, below most Rutherford County high schools, whose rated median is 6.7.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
4.8this school

4.8 on a one-to-ten scale; the Rutherford County median is 6.7.

#1,481 of 1,790 schools in Tennessee · Rutherford County: 12 high schools rated, median 6.7

The brief

A Rutherford County high school where students score 33 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 1,481 of 1,790 schools in Tennessee and 44 of 50 in Rutherford County.

Smyrna High School is listed in Rutherford County, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math26%13 points below the Tennessee average of 39%1,576 students tested · 2025 TCAP
Reading40%1 point below the Tennessee average of 41%1,089 students tested · 2025 TCAP
Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2019, reaching 33% in 2025.2025 TCAP; 29 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
1.7
25% of the rating
Academics
5.7
25% of the rating
College Readiness
7.2
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
4.2
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2025

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 37167; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our dataHow we calculate scores

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Smyrna High School and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

Open the Nashville school map to see school quality against home prices across the metro.

The area

Median income
$79,720
Median home value
$330,600
Median rent
$1,359/mo
College educated
28.1%
Homeownership
60.4%
Poverty rate
10.8%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37167; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
5
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
24
Somewhat Bikeable
City reported crime
2,213/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Smyrna. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Smyrna), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

AP and IB
2 AP courses
4.6% participation · state average 2.4 AP courses · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics
2 sports
0 boys' · 2 girls' · 2 teams (incl. JV) · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
5 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
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Four grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and three rate higher than Smyrna High School.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

The public record

What's said publicly about Smyrna High School

Sources:School's websiteWikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

Smyrna High School is a high school located in Smyrna, Tennessee, within the Rutherford County school district 2. The school's motto is "Empowering Students to Strive for Excellence" 1. It offers dual enrollment and associate's degree opportunities through a partnership with Bethel University 1. The student body speaks 37 different languages, and American Sign Language (ASL) is offered for world language credit 1. Recent news highlights student achievements in various competitive organizations. Rutherford County students have earned top honors at the state HOSA Conference, with many advancing to the international level 1. High school students secured 14 gold medals, scholarships, and state leadership roles at the SkillsUSA Tennessee State Conference 1. Additionally, FFA members were recognized at the 2026 Tennessee State FFA Convention, and students achieved six state wins at the Tennessee DECA conference 1. The school has recorded 16 state championships 1.
Sources (2)
  1. shs.rcschools.net
  2. en.wikipedia.org
Generated by AI from public sources. Every claim is grounded in a cited source.Report inaccuracy

Questions families ask

What grades does Smyrna High School serve?

Smyrna High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Smyrna High School?

Smyrna High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,254 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Smyrna High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Smyrna High School is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Smyrna High School rank in TN?

Smyrna High School ranks #1,481 of 1,790 schools in TN.

What is Smyrna High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Smyrna High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Smyrna High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Smyrna High School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Smyrna High School a charter school?

No, Smyrna High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Smyrna High School a Title I school?

No, Smyrna High School is not currently a Title I school.

School facts

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,254
Student-teacher ratio
16.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
134
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Small City
County
Rutherford County
Phone
(615) 904-3865
4-year graduation
94.0%
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#44 of 50
Schools in district
51
District spending per student
$10,708
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.5%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 37167)
63,660
Area average commute
26.8 min
Area median age
35

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Tennessee Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.