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#940 of 1,786 schools in TN

Stewarts Creek High School

High School · Rutherford County · Smyrna, TN

A Rutherford County high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

301 Red Hawk PKWY, Smyrna, TN 37167

  • Math 41% vs TN 39% (2025)
  • Reading 59% vs TN 41% (2025)
  • 97.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.5Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data10
Annual Change-1.41 pts/yr
Data Period2013–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.8Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency41.1% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency58.7% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg+1.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+17.9 pts
Overall Proficiency50% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected-0.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile67th
College Readiness7.4Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate97%
AP Participation11.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.3Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.1:1
District spending per student$10,708
Chronic Absenteeism17.7%

Students at Stewarts Creek High School score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

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2025 TCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.

Math Proficiency41%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
39%(2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency59%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
41%(2025 TCAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2013–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2019, reaching 50% in 2025.

Show all 10 years
2013
Math
70%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
71%
ELA
71%
2015
Math
19%
ELA
33%
2016
ELA
49%
2017
Math
14%
ELA
25%
2018
Math
28%
ELA
54%
2019
Math
28%
ELA
54%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
54%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
54%
2025
Math
41%
ELA
59%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2013-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2013-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 21 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Stewarts Creek High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Nashville map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat 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

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
11.7% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics22sports offered
11 boys'·11 girls'·29 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Smyrna West Alternative SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.26–123.2 mi71Compare →
Smyrna High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.49–123.6 mi2,254Compare →
Lavergne High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.09–124.2 mi2,115Compare →
Lancaster Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition5.8privatePK–124.4 mi283Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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
#25 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

Stewarts Creek High School is listed in Rutherford County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Stewarts Creek High School

Stewarts Creek High School is a public high school in Smyrna, TN, part of Rutherford County, serving approximately 2,446 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #940 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).

What's said publicly about Stewarts Creek High School

Sources:School's websiteWikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

Stewarts Creek High School is a public high school within the Rutherford County School system, located in Smyrna, Tennessee 2. The facility, which cost $46.3 million and covers 356,000 square feet, opened in August 2013 with an estimated enrollment of 1,500 students 2. By August 2021, enrollment had grown to over 2,300 students 2. The school draws students from surrounding feeder schools, including Stewarts Creek Middle School and Rock Springs Middle School 2. Dr. Clark Harrell serves as the current principal, with several assistant principals supporting the administration 2. Kevin Dyson previously served as assistant principal and athletic director during the school's first two years 2. Recent news highlights student achievements in state competitions, including top honors at the HOSA Conference, 14 gold medals at the SkillsUSA Tennessee State Conference, and recognition at the Tennessee State FFA Convention 1. Steven Reese is identified as the new football head coach 1.
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  2. en.wikipedia.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Stewarts Creek High School

What grades does Stewarts Creek High School serve?

Stewarts Creek High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Stewarts Creek High School?

Stewarts Creek High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,446 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Stewarts Creek High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Stewarts Creek High School is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Stewarts Creek High School rank in TN?

Stewarts Creek High School ranks #940 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Stewarts Creek High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Stewarts Creek High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Stewarts Creek High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Stewarts Creek High School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).

Is Stewarts Creek High School a charter school?

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

Is Stewarts Creek High School a Title I school?

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

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,446
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
143
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Rutherford County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.7%
4-Year Graduation
97.0%
Area population (ZIP 37167)
63,660
Area average commute
26.8 min
Area median age
35
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, 2013-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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