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3 schools in Rockvale

Tennessee · Public K-12

Looking for a public school in Rockvale? The city has 3 K-12 options totaling roughly 4,675 students (1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).

7-year change in Rockvale

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
4,675
+2,710 (+138%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
+1 (+50%) vs SY 2017-18
% Hispanic
18%
was 7%
% Black
16%
was 12%
% Asian
4%
was 4%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Rockvale ElementaryElementaryPK-05982
Rockvale High SchoolHigh09-122,126
Rockvale Middle SchoolMiddle06-081,567

About Rockvale

Rockvale is a sparse Tennessee city in terms of public-school footprint, with 3 schools and 4,675 students total.

For a sense of the school types, the city is made up of 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 1,558, higher than the state mean of about 537.

Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment grew 138%: 1,965 students in SY 2017-18 versus 4,675 in SY 2024-25. Over that span, Rockvale added 1 school, going from 2 to 3. On the demographic side, Hispanic enrollment moved from 7% to 18% over the same window.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Rockvale discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Rockvale?
Rockvale, Tennessee has 3 public K-12 schools serving approximately 4,675 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Rockvale?
Rockvale has 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Rockvale?
Rockvale High School is the largest public school in Rockvale by enrollment, with approximately 2,126 students.
What school districts serve Rockvale?
Rockvale public schools are operated by Rutherford County.
What grade levels do public schools in Rockvale cover?
Public schools in Rockvale serve students from pre-K through grade 12.