Smyrna Middle School vs Thurman Francis Arts Academy/Magnet School for the Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 442 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Smyrna Middle School
Smyrna · Public middle · Grades 6–8
899 students
Thurman Francis Arts Academy/Magnet School for the Arts
Smyrna · Public elementary · Grades K–8
732 students
| Measure | Smyrna Middle School Smyrna, Tennessee | Thurman Francis Arts Academy/Magnet School for the Arts Smyrna, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #176 of 307 | #29 of 913 |
| National rank | #13275 of 15,369 | #1133 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 899 | 732 |
| Enrollment | 899 | 732 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 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 22.8).
- •Thurman Francis Arts Academy/Magnet School for the Arts does better on math proficiency (80% vs 36%).
- •Thurman Francis Arts Academy/Magnet School for the Arts does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 24%).
- •Smyrna Middle School is the larger school with 899 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 Smyrna 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 22.8 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 Smyrna Middle School and Thurman Francis Arts Academy/Magnet School for the Arts?
About 442 m in a straight line, between Smyrna and Smyrna in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Smyrna Middle School: 899. Thurman Francis Arts Academy/Magnet School for the Arts: 732. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Smyrna Middle School and Thurman Francis Arts Academy/Magnet School for the Arts rank in Tennessee?
Smyrna Middle School is 176th 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).