Smyrna Middle School

Smyrna Middle School serves 877 students in grades 6 through 8 in Smyrna, Tennessee, earning recognition as one of the state's higher-performing middle schools. With a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranking 194th out of 1,796 Tennessee schools, the school places in the 89th percentile statewide. The school maintains a favorable learning environment with 79 full-time equivalent teachers providing an 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio, allowing for more individualized attention than many larger schools.

This smaller class size structure supports the school's strong academic reputation within Rutherford County's educational system. Located on Hazelwood Drive, Smyrna Middle School serves a stable community where the median household income reaches $76,446 and median home values average $289,100. The surrounding ZIP code 37167 is home to over 62,000 residents, with 27% holding bachelor's degrees or higher and a relatively low poverty rate of 11.3%.

These community characteristics contribute to a supportive educational environment for middle school students. The school operates as a regular public institution in Smyrna's small city setting, providing families with a well-regarded middle school option in this growing Tennessee community just southeast of Nashville.