For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 5,132 students in Smyrna, TN.
The top ranked public high schools in Smyrna, TN are Rutherford County Virtual School, Stewarts Creek High School and Smyrna High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Smyrna, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Smyrna have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Tennessee public high schools.
Smyrna, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the Tennessee average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Stewarts Creek High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Smyrna, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rutherford County Virtual School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1098 Espey Dr
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-3770
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-3770
Grades: 3-12
| 361 students
Rank: #22.
Stewarts Creek High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 Red Hawk Pkwy
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-6771
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-6771
Grades: 9-12
| 2,446 students
Rank: #33.
Smyrna High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Bulldog Dr
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-3865
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-3865
Grades: 9-12
| 2,254 students
Rank: #44.
Smyrna West Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12619 Old Nashville Hwy
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-3856
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-3856
Grades: 6-12
| 71 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Smyrna, TN?
The top ranked public high schools in Smyrna, TN include Rutherford County Virtual School, Stewarts Creek High School and Smyrna High School.
How many public high schools are located in Smyrna?
4 public high schools are located in Smyrna.
What is the racial composition of students in Smyrna?
Smyrna public high schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Smyrna are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Smyrna include: Smyrna High School vs. Stewarts Creek High School, Stewarts Creek High School vs. Smyrna High School
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