Photo: Skye Marthaler · CC BY-SA 3.0Smyrna’s public schools outscore 86% of Tennessee districts
Math proficiency in Smyrna’s districts is 37%, above the Tennessee average (31%). The grade covers the public school district serving Smyrna, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Tennessee, not nationally.
From Tennessee state tests taken in spring 2022, when 97% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Smyrna’s schools, in brief
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 42% and math 37% in spring 2022, against 37% and 31% statewide; 94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $11,309 per student, against $13,059 across Tennessee (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Nine elementary schools, then five middle and two high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. Enrollment is up 10% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Springs Public Schools Tennessee Empower Academy, Lancaster Christian Academy (private), Community Christian Day School (private) and Abundant Life Christian Academy (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Smyrna’s grade
A: better than 86% of Tennessee school districts, #29 of 176 Tennessee towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Tennessee average; graduation is the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Smyrna, with each school’s own grade.
9th grade in Smyrna · depends on your address
Stewarts Creek High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,474 students
Smyrna High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,266 students
10th grade in Smyrna · depends on your address
Stewarts Creek High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,474 students
Smyrna High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,266 students
11th grade in Smyrna · depends on your address
Stewarts Creek High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,474 students
Smyrna High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,266 students
12th grade in Smyrna · depends on your address
Stewarts Creek High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,474 students
Smyrna High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,266 students
Smyrna’s public schools are run by Rutherford County School District, which also serves Eagleville and La Vergne. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Smyrna vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Tennessee towns that share Smyrna’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Smyrna | A | Rutherford County |
| La Vergne | A | Rutherford County |
| Murfreesboro | A | Murfreesboro City PK–6 · Rutherford County School District in Murfreesboro |
Every school in Smyrna
20 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Tennessee’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Smyrna’s schools
Are Smyrna’s schools good?
By Tennessee’s own tests, yes: the public schools Smyrna children attend outscore 86% of Tennessee’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade, #29 of 176 Tennessee towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 86%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Smyrna in?
Rutherford County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 52,127 students in 53 schools (2024–25).
Where do Smyrna kids go to high school?
One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Stewarts Creek High School and Smyrna High School.
What is Smyrna’s graduation rate?
94% of the class of 2023 in Rutherford County School District graduated in four years, against 87% across Tennessee.
How much does Smyrna spend per student?
$11,309 in Rutherford County School District (FY2024), against $13,059 across Tennessee. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Smyrna?
Yes: Lancaster Christian Academy (religious, grades PK–12, 448 students), Community Christian Day School (religious, grades PK–5, 180 students) and Abundant Life Christian Academy (religious, grades K–10, 31 students). Smyrna also has 1 charter school, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What Smyrna families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Smyrna → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Tennessee. Stars are from neighbors.