Below Average
#1564 of 1,786 schools in TN
Smyrna High School
High School · Rutherford County · Smyrna, TN
A Rutherford County high school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
100 Bulldog DR, Smyrna, TN 37167
- Math 26% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 40% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 96.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Smyrna High School score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2019, reaching 33% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Smyrna High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,669/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Smyrna), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
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%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37167; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 283 | Compare → |
| Smyrna West Alternative SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 6–12 | 1.6 mi | 71 | Compare → |
| Abundant Life Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | 1–10 | 2.8 mi | 35 | Compare → |
| Lavergne High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 9–12 | 3.5 mi | 2,115 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Rutherford County
- Schools in district
- 51
- Rank in district
- #45 of 50
- District spending per student
- $10,708NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Smyrna High School is listed in Rutherford County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Smyrna High School
Smyrna High School is a public high school in Smyrna, TN, part of Rutherford County, serving approximately 2,254 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,564 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
What's said publicly about Smyrna High School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (2)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Smyrna High School
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 #1,564 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Smyrna High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Smyrna High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,254
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 134
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Rutherford County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.5%
- Phone
- (615) 904-3865
- 4-Year Graduation
- 96.0%
- Area population (ZIP 37167)
- 63,660
- Area average commute
- 26.8 min
- Area median age
- 35
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- 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
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