Schools in Zip Code 37167

ZIP code 37167 in Smyrna, Tennessee, is served by 16 schools in Rutherford County Schools — 9 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 3 high schools (including an alternative program) — enrolling roughly 16,050 students. The district ranks 44th out of 141 Tennessee districts with a 3-star rating, but school performance within this ZIP varies dramatically, from elite magnet programming to schools facing significant academic challenges.

The clear standout pipeline is the Stewarts Creek feeder cluster: Stewarts Creek Elementary School ranks in the 89th percentile, Stewarts Creek Middle School in the 93rd percentile, and Stewarts Creek High School in the 84th percentile — the most consistently strong attendance zone in the area. Thurman Francis Arts Academy/Magnet School for the Arts is historically the top elementary school in the state, having ranked #1 in Tennessee in 2022-23, with proficiency near 95% in math and social studies. Stewartsboro Elementary School also performs well at the 79th percentile. On the other end, David Youree Elementary School (11th percentile), Smyrna Primary School (21st percentile), and John Colemon Elementary School (24th percentile) all earn 1-star ratings. Smyrna Middle School trails at the 48th percentile, and Smyrna West Alternative School is a high-need program with 71.4% chronic absenteeism.

Several findings stand out for parents. Middle-school Algebra I acceleration is exceptional at Rock Springs Middle School (86.1% proficient) and Rocky Fork Middle School (90.9% proficient), though English Language Arts is a weak spot at all middle schools except Stewarts Creek Middle. Both traditional high schools post remarkable graduation rates — 98.9% at Stewarts Creek and 97.7% at Smyrna High School — well above the 90.5% state average. Finally, spending does not align with outcomes: higher-spending schools like Smyrna Elementary School ($15,585 per student) tend to rank lower, while lower-spending schools like Stewarts Creek High ($10,804) rank higher, suggesting per-pupil spending alone does not drive success in this ZIP.