- Enrollment
- 2,301
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Smyrna, TN
Stewarts Creek High School
Federal NCES profile for Stewarts Creek High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470369002318
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stewarts Creek High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Tennessee schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Tennessee.
- #15 of 17
- public schools in Smyrna · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.6:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 2,474
- students enrolled
Stewarts Creek High School has class sizes larger than 88% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stewarts Creek High School ranks #15 of 17 public schools in Smyrna, TN.
School address
District: Rutherford County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470369002318 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+55 students YoY
Stewarts Creek High School held near 2,446 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+55 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 133.3 → 143.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+55 students YoY 470369002318 · Smyrna, TN High · LARGE · TRAD
2,474 enr · 18.6:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Blackman High School (2,301 students)
Stewarts Creek High School held near 2,446 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+55 headcount). Teacher FTE added 133.3 → 143.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Stewarts Creek High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Stewarts Creek High School
2,474 students
- Blackman High
Blackman High School
2,301 students
- Riverdale High
Riverdale High School
2,275 students
- Smyrna High Sc
Smyrna High School
2,266 students
- Rockvale High
Rockvale High School
2,126 students
- Lavergne High
Lavergne High School
2,116 students
What this shows Stewarts Creek High School reports 2,474 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stewarts Creek High School compares
Stewarts Creek High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.6:1 | ▲ 22% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 2,474 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,474
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 88% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,708
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 619 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
678
in-school suspensions + 227 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 23 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 54.3%
Hispanic or Latino 19.6%
African American 16.3%
Asian 5.9%
Two or More 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 54.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.5, Stewarts Creek High School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rutherford County reports $10,708 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stewarts Creek High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackman High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverdale High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Smyrna High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rockvale High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lavergne High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stewarts Creek High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,275
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,266
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,126
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,116
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar high schools in Smyrna
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,474 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Stewarts Creek High School
How many students attend Stewarts Creek High School?
Stewarts Creek High School has 2,474 students enrolled. It is a high school in Smyrna, TN. CCD year-over-year: 2,391 (2022-23) → 2,446 (2023-24), nearly flat (+55).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stewarts Creek High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stewarts Creek High School is 18.6:1, which is 22% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stewarts Creek High School?
The largest demographic group at Stewarts Creek High School is White at 54.3% of enrollment, in Smyrna, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stewarts Creek High School?
Stewarts Creek High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Stewarts Creek High School rank among public schools in Smyrna?
By Resource Investment Index, Stewarts Creek High School ranks #15 of 17 public schools in Smyrna, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Smyrna on the city page.
What other schools are in Rutherford County?
Besides Stewarts Creek High School, Rutherford County also operates Blackman High School (2,301 students), Riverdale High School (2,275 students), and Smyrna High School (2,266 students). See the Rutherford County district page for the complete list.