Public schools in Smyrna, TN
17 open public schools with an address in Smyrna, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
17
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
16,228
17 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
Not reported
Across reporting schools
Charter schools
1
1 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Smyrna public schools
The federal directory lists 17 public schools in Smyrna, TN: 10 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high. The 17 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 16,228 students, an average of 955 per school. The largest campus is Stewarts Creek High School (2,474 students), and the largest elementary school is Stewarts Creek Elementary School (1,173).
Every listed school belongs to Rutherford County Schools. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
School choice options include 1 charter school, 1 magnet school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Smyrna
Elementary schools in Smyrna
10| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Grove Elementary School Rutherford County Schools | PK–05 | 856 | — | |
| David Youree Elementary School Rutherford County Schools | PK–05 | 705 | — | |
| John Colemon Elementary School Rutherford County Schools | PK–05 | 861 | — | |
| Rocky Fork Elementary School Rutherford County Schools | PK–05 | 905 | — | |
| Smyrna Elementary School Rutherford County Schools | PK–05 | 646 | — | |
| Smyrna Primary School Rutherford County Schools | PK–05 | 562 | — | |
| Springs Public Schools Tennessee Empower Academy Rutherford County Schools · Charter | KG–06 | 178 | — | |
| Stewarts Creek Elementary School Rutherford County Schools | KG–05 | 1,173 | — | |
| Stewartsboro Elementary School Rutherford County Schools | PK–05 | 854 | — | |
| Thurman Francis Arts Academy/Magnet School for the Arts Rutherford County Schools · Magnet | KG–08 | 732 | — |
Middle schools in Smyrna
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Springs Middle School Rutherford County Schools | 06–08 | 1,152 | — | |
| Rocky Fork Middle School Rutherford County Schools | 06–08 | 873 | — | |
| Smyrna Middle School Rutherford County Schools | 06–08 | 899 | — | |
| Stewarts Creek Middle School Rutherford County Schools | 06–08 | 1,045 | — |
High schools in Smyrna
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smyrna High School Rutherford County Schools | 09–12 | 2,266 | — | |
| Smyrna West Alternative School Rutherford County Schools · Alternative School | 06–12 | 47 | — | |
| Stewarts Creek High School Rutherford County Schools | 09–12 | 2,474 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White41.1%
- Hispanic32.7%
- Black15.4%
- Asian5.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial4.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 17 Smyrna schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (16,228 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Smyrna
How many public schools are in Smyrna, TN?
The current NCES directory lists 17 open public schools with a location address in Smyrna: 10 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high. Together they reported 16,228 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Smyrna?
All listed public schools with an address in Smyrna belong to Rutherford County Schools. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Smyrna?
Stewarts Creek High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Smyrna, with 2,474 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Smyrna?
Yes. 1 of the 17 public schools in Smyrna are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Springs Public Schools Tennessee Empower Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
Does living in Smyrna guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Tennessee cities