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Best Smyrna Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 16,228 students in Smyrna, TN (there are 2 private schools, serving 748 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Smyrna, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Smyrna, TN are Thurman Francis Arts Academy/magnet School For The Arts, Stewarts Creek Elementary School and Stewarts Creek Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Smyrna, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Smyrna have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Smyrna, TN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thurman Francis Arts Academy/magnet School For The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 98% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
221 Todd Ln
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-6715
Gr: K-8 | 732 students Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Stewarts Creek Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
200 Red Hawk Pkwy
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-6750
Gr: PK-5 | 1,173 students Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Stewarts Creek Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
400 Red Hawk Pkwy
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-6700
Gr: 6-8 | 1,045 students Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #44.
Stewartsboro Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10479 Old Nashville Hwy
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-6705
Gr: PK-5 | 854 students Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #55.
Cedar Grove Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
354 Chaney Rd
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-3777
Gr: PK-5 | 856 students Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #66.
Stewarts Creek High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
301 Red Hawk Pkwy
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-6771
Gr: 9-12 | 2,474 students Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #77.
Rocky Fork Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
100 Thunderstorm Ln
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-6780
Gr: 6-8 | 873 students Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #88.
Rocky Fork Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
200 Thunderstorm Ln
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-3790
Gr: PK-5 | 905 students Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #99.
Rock Springs Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3301 Rock Springs Rd
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-3825
Gr: 6-8 | 1,152 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1010.
John Colemon Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1098 Espey Dr
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-6740
Gr: PK-5 | 861 students Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1111.
Smyrna High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Bulldog Dr
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-3865
Gr: 9-12 | 2,266 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1212.
Smyrna Primary
(Math: 27% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Walnut St
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 459-3161
Gr: PK-5 | 562 students Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1313.
Smyrna Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
712 Hazelwood Dr
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-3845
Gr: 6-8 | 899 students Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1414.
Smyrna Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 Sam Davis Rd
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-6725
Gr: PK-5 | 646 students Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1515.
David Youree Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
250 Todd Ln
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 459-3492
Gr: PK-5 | 705 students Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1616.
Smyrna West Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
12619 Old Nashville Hwy
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-3856
Gr: 6-12 | 47 students Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
Springs Public Schools Tennessee Empower Academy
Charter School
198 Culbertson St
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 237-7170
Gr: K-5 | 178 students Minority enrollment: 44%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Smyrna, TN?
How many public schools are located in Smyrna?
17 public schools are located in Smyrna.
What percentage of students in Smyrna go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Smyrna are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Smyrna?
Smyrna public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Smyrna are often viewed compared to one another?

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