Overview
Smyrna West Alternative School is a public high serving grades 6–12 in Smyrna, Tennessee. The school enrolls 71 students. It is part of the Rutherford County district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Tennessee state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
5.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
76% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelHigh
Grade Span6–12
DistrictRutherford County
County47149
CitySmyrna
ZIP37167
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID470369001528
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment71
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %76%
State Avg46%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)