Rocky Fork Middle School vs Thurman Francis Arts Academy/Magnet School for the Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rocky Fork Middle School
Smyrna · Public middle · Grades 6–8
873 students
Thurman Francis Arts Academy/Magnet School for the Arts
Smyrna · Public elementary · Grades K–8
732 students
| Measure | Rocky Fork Middle School Smyrna, Tennessee | Thurman Francis Arts Academy/Magnet School for the Arts Smyrna, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #64 of 307 | #29 of 913 |
| National rank | #8365 of 15,369 | #1133 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 873 | 732 |
| Enrollment | 873 | 732 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 80% |
| city | Smyrna | Smyrna |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thurman Francis Arts Academy/Magnet School for the Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.6 vs 46.7).
- •Thurman Francis Arts Academy/Magnet School for the Arts does better on math proficiency (80% vs 60%).
- •Thurman Francis Arts Academy/Magnet School for the Arts does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 30%).
- •Rocky Fork Middle School is the larger school with 873 students compared with 732.
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 Rocky Fork Middle School better than Thurman Francis Arts Academy/Magnet School for the Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Thurman Francis Arts Academy/Magnet School for the Arts ranks higher (88.6 vs 46.7 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 Rocky Fork Middle School and Thurman Francis Arts Academy/Magnet School for the Arts?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Smyrna and Smyrna in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rocky Fork Middle School: 873. Thurman Francis Arts Academy/Magnet School for the Arts: 732. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rocky Fork Middle School and Thurman Francis Arts Academy/Magnet School for the Arts rank in Tennessee?
Rocky Fork Middle School is 64th of 307 and Thurman Francis Arts Academy/Magnet School for the Arts is 29th of 913 among middle schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).