Smyrna High School

Smyrna High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
100 Bulldog Dr,  Smyrna, TN
Rutherford County Schools
3.7
3.9
2,133 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Rick Powell
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1070
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
16%
Reading Proficiency
37%
Average GPA
3.54
Graduation Rate
94%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B-
Teachers
B
College Prep
C+
Administration
C-
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
C-
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.54
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
16%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
135
Full Time Teachers
135
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1070
Math
520
Verbal
550
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
23
Reading
23
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
2
AP Pass Rate
81%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
61.3%
State Average
56.3%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
524:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.1%
Male
49.9%
White
38%
Hispanic
34.2%
Black
18.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6.1%
Two or more races
3.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Middle Tennessee State University 903 Students
University of Tennessee, Knoxville 483 Students
Belmont University 279 Students
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga 266 Students
Motlow State Community College 256 Students
Tennessee State University 234 Students
Vanderbilt University 230 Students
Tennessee Technological University 228 Students
Austin Peay State University 200 Students
Lipscomb University 186 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 160 Students
Business 141 Students
Biology 101 Students
Psychology 99 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 88 Students
Computer Science 62 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 44 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 43 Students
Accounting 41 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 40 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 365 Reviews
5.0 Senior
12/21/2024
I love this school, teacher will always help you if you need help. Teacher will tell you what you have to do. They will push you to be the best version of yourself.
2.0 Senior
10/21/2024
This high school has too many kids and not enough space. There are also a lot of fights and violence.
4.0 Senior
10/9/2024
In my experience in Smyrna High School I like the support from the teachers specially the ESL section because the teachers provided time and interest. In the other hand something I would like to see change is the safety because there are parables outside in the school and I think it will be more secure if all teachers and students are in school.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.9 7 Reviews
5.0 teacher
6/19/2023
If I could sum up Smyrna High School in one word, it would be community. The school has an outstanding feel of a close community. The building is filled with teachers who care for and support the students in their care.
5.0 teacher
6/14/2023
This was my first year at SHS and my 12th year as a teacher. I came from teaching four years at Smyrna Middle and know hundreds of the students at this school. I was involved with the freshmen orientation for this coming fall school year. The administration put together a fabulous presentation to pr...
1.0 parent
5/31/2022
The teachers are very biased. The teachers can’t even control the students. The teachers have favorites, which is very hurtful.
5.0 student
7/23/2020
Great school went on to Tn Tech after making straight A's in electrical engineering

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Smyrna High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Smyrna, TN, in the Smyrna neighborhood, and is served by the Rutherford County Schools in Tennessee. The school has a total enrollment of 2,133 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 16% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 37% are proficient in reading. Smyrna High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.54, the graduation rate is 94%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1070 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $420,104. Discover additional schools in the area, like Smyrna West Alternative School, Lancaster Christian Academy, Middle Tennessee Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Smyrna has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Smyrna High School.

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