Thurman Francis Arts Academy/Magnet School for the Arts
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Smyrna, Tennessee 37167 · Rutherford County
#29 of 913 elementary schools in Tennessee
#1133 of 50,301 nationally
About Thurman Francis Arts Academy/Magnet School for the Arts
Thurman Francis Arts Academy/Magnet School for the Arts is a public elementary located in Smyrna, in the Rutherford County school district of Tennessee, United States. It caters for Grades K–8. In 2025 it enrolled 732 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 88.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of elementary schools in United States and 29th of 913 ranked elementary schools in Tennessee. Its strongest component is math proficiency (93th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (84th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 732.
There are 16 schools in Smyrna; Thurman Francis Arts Academy/Magnet School for the Arts ranks 1st of 14 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)80%
- Reading proficiency (30%)71%
- 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 Thurman Francis Arts Academy/Magnet School for the Arts by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 732
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Reading proficiency
- 71%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 80%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Thurman Francis Arts Academy/Magnet School for the Arts
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Springs Public Schools Tennessee Empower Academy
Smyrna · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
178 students · 188 m away
Smyrna Primary
Smyrna · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
562 students · 365 m away
David Youree Elementary
Smyrna · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
705 students · 422 m away
Smyrna Middle School
Smyrna · Public middle · Grades 6–8
899 students · 442 m away
Smyrna High School
Smyrna · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,266 students · 1.9 km away
Rocky Fork Middle School
Smyrna · Public middle · Grades 6–8
873 students · 2.3 km away
Rocky Fork Elementary School
Smyrna · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
905 students · 2.6 km away
Smyrna Elementary
Smyrna · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
646 students · 2.7 km away
Stewartsboro Elementary
Smyrna · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
854 students · 2.7 km away
Lavergne High School
Lavergne · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,116 students · 3.8 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Tennessee with a comparable Enrollment.
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Newport Grammar School
Newport · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
730 students
Glenn Martin Elementary
Crossville · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
735 students
Nolan Elementary School
Signal Mountain · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
729 students
Liberty Creek Elementary
Gallatin · Public elementary · Grades K–5
735 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Thurman Francis Arts Academy/Magnet School for the Arts a good school?
Thurman Francis Arts Academy/Magnet School for the Arts has a Success Index (US) of 88.6 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #29 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 Thurman Francis Arts Academy/Magnet School for the Arts rank in Tennessee?
Thurman Francis Arts Academy/Magnet School for the Arts ranks #29 of 913 elementary schools in Tennessee and #1133 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Thurman Francis Arts Academy/Magnet School for the Arts?
Thurman Francis Arts Academy/Magnet School for the Arts had 732 students in 2025.
Is Thurman Francis Arts Academy/Magnet School for the Arts a elementary school or a high school?
Thurman Francis Arts Academy/Magnet School for the Arts is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Thurman Francis Arts Academy/Magnet School for the Arts?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Thurman Francis Arts Academy/Magnet School for the Arts; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.