Riverdale High School vs Smyrna High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Tennessee, United States, 18 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Riverdale High School
Murfreesboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,275 students
Smyrna High School
Smyrna · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,266 students
| Measure | Riverdale High School Murfreesboro, Tennessee | Smyrna High School Smyrna, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #115 of 321 | #203 of 321 |
| National rank | #13487 of 16,910 | #15710 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,275 | 2,266 |
| Enrollment | 2,275 | 2,266 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 15% |
| city | Murfreesboro | Smyrna |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverdale High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.3 vs 17.4).
- •Riverdale High School does better on math proficiency (19% vs 15%).
- •Riverdale High School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 36%).
- •Riverdale High School is the larger school with 2,275 students compared with 2,266.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Riverdale High School better than Smyrna High School?
On the Success Index (US), Riverdale High School ranks higher (29.3 vs 17.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Riverdale High School and Smyrna High School?
About 18 km in a straight line, between Murfreesboro and Smyrna in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Riverdale High School: 2,275. Smyrna High School: 2,266. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Riverdale High School and Smyrna High School rank in Tennessee?
Riverdale High School is 115th of 321 and Smyrna High School is 203rd of 321 among high schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).