- LaVergne Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Smyrna Middle School (265 vs. 144).
- LaVergne Middle School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Smyrna Middle School (116 vs. 46).
- Smyrna Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than LaVergne Middle School (441:1 vs. 373.3:1).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
LaVergne Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Smyrna Middle School (265 vs. 144).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
LaVergne Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than Smyrna Middle School (26 vs. 7).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
LaVergne Middle School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Smyrna Middle School (116 vs. 46).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Smyrna Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than LaVergne Middle School (441:1 vs. 373.3:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
14 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Smyrna Middle School
$10,708.38
LaVergne Middle School
$10,708.38
Local revenue share
Smyrna Middle School
43.8%
LaVergne Middle School
43.8%
State revenue share
Smyrna Middle School
46.4%
LaVergne Middle School
46.4%
Federal revenue share
Smyrna Middle School
9.8%
LaVergne Middle School
9.8%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Smyrna Middle School
16.2%
LaVergne Middle School
16.2%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Rutherford County
$82,588
Rutherford County
$82,588
Poverty rate
Rutherford County
9.2%
Rutherford County
9.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Rutherford County
34.4%
Rutherford County
34.4%
Unemployment rate
Rutherford County
2.8%
Rutherford County
2.8%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.