Smithson Craighead Academy
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Madison, Tennessee 37115 · Davidson County
#782 of 913 elementary schools in Tennessee
#49253 of 50,301 nationally
About Smithson Craighead Academy
Smithson Craighead Academy is a charter elementary located in Madison, in the Davidson County school district of Tennessee, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 319 students. Publicly funded charter schools operating under a performance contract; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 10.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 782nd of 913 ranked elementary schools in Tennessee. Its strongest component is math proficiency (18th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (4th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 319.
There are 7 schools in Madison; Smithson Craighead Academy ranks 2nd of 7 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)27%
- Reading proficiency (30%)17%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)–
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Smithson Craighead Academy by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Reading proficiency
- 17%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 27%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Smithson Craighead Academy
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
LEAD Neely's Bend
Nashville · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
291 students · 2.2 km away
Madison Middle
Madison · Public middle · Grades 6–8
360 students · 2.3 km away
Neely's Bend Elementary
Madison · Public elementary · Grades PK–7
491 students · 2.4 km away
Stratton Elementary
Madison · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
478 students · 2.4 km away
Amqui Elementary
Madison · Public elementary · Grades PK–7
626 students · 2.6 km away
Isaac Litton Middle
Nashville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
264 students · 3.5 km away
Chadwell Elementary
Madison · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
478 students · 4.0 km away
DuPont Elementary
Old Hickory · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
331 students · 4.1 km away
Dan Mills Elementary
Nashville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
606 students · 4.1 km away
Gateway Elementary
Madison · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
317 students · 4.7 km away
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Aurora Collegiate Academy
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Frequently asked questions
Is Smithson Craighead Academy a good school?
Smithson Craighead Academy has a Success Index (US) of 10.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #782 of 913 in Tennessee. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Smithson Craighead Academy rank in Tennessee?
Smithson Craighead Academy ranks #782 of 913 elementary schools in Tennessee and #49253 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Smithson Craighead Academy?
Smithson Craighead Academy had 319 students in 2025.
Is Smithson Craighead Academy a elementary school or a high school?
Smithson Craighead Academy is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a charter school.
What other schools are near Smithson Craighead Academy?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Smithson Craighead Academy; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.