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Rutherford County

Tennessee · Public K-12

Rutherford County sits inside Tennessee and runs 69 public K-12 schools, enrolling about 61,904 students. Rutherford County Public Schools alone accounts for 52,127 of those students. The level mix is 42 elementary, 11 middle, and 14 high schools.

7-year change in Rutherford County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
61,904
+7,771 (+14%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
67
+8 (+14%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
47%
was 59%
% Hispanic
24%
was 14%
% Black
19%
was 19%
% Asian
4%
was 4%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
69
3 districts
Enrollment
61,904
NCES CCD
Median income
$85,470
Above Tennessee avg
Free/reduced lunch
·
Enrollment-weighted
Elementary
42
29,110 students
Middle
11
12,603 students
High
14
18,794 students
Combined / other
2
1,397 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Rutherford County Public Schools
52,127 students · 3 districts in Rutherford County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Rutherford County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
66%
Hispanic
12%
Black
15%
Asian
4%
Two or more
11%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
47%
Hispanic
24%
Black
19%
Asian
4%
Two or more
6%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
35.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
5.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.6%
civilian labor
Median age
34
24.7% under 18

Test scores in Rutherford County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 58 schools ranked. Tennessee state average: 40.9%.

See all 58 schools in Rutherford County ranked by score →

All schools (69)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Stewarts Creek High SchoolSmyrnaHigh09-122,474·
Blackman High SchoolMurfreesboroHigh09-122,301·
Riverdale High SchoolMurfreesboroHigh09-122,275·
Smyrna High SchoolSmyrnaHigh09-122,266·
Rockvale High SchoolRockvaleHigh09-122,126·
Lavergne High SchoolLavergneHigh09-122,116·
Siegel High SchoolMurfreesboroHigh09-121,910·
Oakland High SchoolMurfreesboroHigh09-121,872·
Blackman Middle SchoolMurfreesboroMiddle06-081,727·
Rockvale Middle SchoolRockvaleMiddle06-081,567·
Oakland Middle SchoolMurfreesboroMiddle06-081,224·
Central Magnet SchoolMurfreesboroHigh06-121,222·
Siegel Middle SchoolMurfreesboroMiddle06-081,196·
Rock Springs ElementaryLavergneElementaryPK-051,193·
Stewarts Creek Elementary SchoolSmyrnaElementaryPK-051,173·
Rock Springs Middle SchoolSmyrnaMiddle06-081,152·
LaVergne Middle SchoolLa VergneMiddle06-081,117·
Christiana Middle SchoolChristianaMiddle06-081,048·
Stewarts Creek Middle SchoolSmyrnaMiddle06-081,045·
LaVergne Lake Elementary SchoolLavergneElementaryPK-051,025·
Eagleville SchoolEaglevilleCombinedPK-121,013·
Brown's Chapel Elementary SchoolMurfreesboroElementaryPK-051,002·
Rockvale ElementaryRockvaleElementaryPK-05982·
Barfield ElementaryMurfreesboroElementaryPK-05969·
Blackman Elementary SchoolMurfreesboroElementaryPK-05954·
Salem Elementary SchoolMurfreesboroElementaryPK-06946·
Overall Creek ElementaryMurfreesboroElementaryKG-05937·
Scales Elementary SchoolMurfreesboroElementaryKG-05937·
Rocky Fork Elementary SchoolSmyrnaElementaryPK-05905·
Smyrna Middle SchoolSmyrnaMiddle06-08899·
Black Fox ElementaryMurfreesboroElementaryPK-06889·
Rocky Fork Middle SchoolSmyrnaMiddle06-08873·
Erma Siegel ElementaryMurfreesboroElementaryPK-05867·
John Colemon ElementarySmyrnaElementaryPK-05861·
Cedar Grove ElementarySmyrnaElementaryPK-05856·
Stewartsboro ElementarySmyrnaElementaryPK-05854·
Cason Lane AcademyMurfreesboroElementaryPK-06844·
John Pittard ElementaryMurfreesboroElementaryPK-06832·
Roy L Waldron ElementaryLavergneElementaryPK-05832·
Whitworth-Buchanan Middle SchoolMurfreesboroMiddle06-08755·
Thurman Francis Arts Academy/Magnet School for the ArtsSmyrnaElementaryKG-08732·
Northfield ElementaryMurfreesboroElementaryPK-06711·
David Youree ElementarySmyrnaElementaryPK-05705·
Plainview Elementary SchoolChristianaElementaryPK-05673·
Wilson Elementary SchoolMurfreesboroElementaryPK-05666·
Christiana ElementaryChristianaElementaryPK-05659·
Hobgood ElementaryMurfreesboroElementaryKG-06657·
Smyrna ElementarySmyrnaElementaryPK-05646·
Lascassas ElementaryLascassasElementaryPK-05630·
Mitchell-Neilson ElementaryMurfreesboroElementaryPK-06619·
Walter Hill ElementaryMurfreesboroElementaryPK-05615·
Smyrna PrimarySmyrnaElementaryPK-05562·
Buchanan ElementaryMurfreesboroElementaryPK-05475·
Rutherford Collegiate PrepMurfreesboroElementaryKG-06435·
Discovery SchoolMurfreesboroElementaryPK-06391·
McFadden School Of ExcellenceMurfreesboroElementaryKG-05386·
Rutherford County Virtual SchoolMurfreesboroCombined03-12384·
Reeves-Rogers ElementaryMurfreesboroElementaryKG-05378·
Kittrell ElementaryReadyvilleElementaryPK-05345·
Bradley Academy - An Arts Integrated SchoolMurfreesboroElementaryKG-06334·
Homer Pittard Campus SchoolMurfreesboroElementaryKG-05240·
American Classical Academy RutherfordLavergneElementaryKG-05195·
Springs Public Schools Tennessee Empower AcademySmyrnaElementaryKG-05178·
Holloway High SchoolMurfreesboroHigh09-12122·
Daniel McKee Alternative SchoolMurfreesboroHigh06-1263·
Smyrna West Alternative SchoolSmyrnaHigh06-1247·
Simon Springs Community SchoolLavergneElementary01-0820·
Rutherford County Adult High SchoolMurfreesboroHigh09-120·
Westbrooks - Woods AcademyMurfreesboroHigh06-120·

Cities in Rutherford County

Murfreesboro36 schoolsSmyrna17 schoolsChristiana3 schoolsLavergne3 schoolsLavergne3 schoolsRockvale3 schoolsEagleville1 schoolLa Vergne1 schoolLascassas1 schoolReadyville1 school

About Rutherford County

In Tennessee, Rutherford County is an expansive county of about 360,646 residents. 69 public schools across the county teaches about 61,904 students between them.

For perspective, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $85,470, about 36% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 6%. That income level is 39% higher than the Tennessee median.

Looking at the level breakdown, Rutherford County comprises 42 elementary schools (29,110 students), 11 middle schools (12,603), 14 high schools (18,794), and 2 combined or other schools.

Rutherford County Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 52,127 students on its own.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Rutherford County has rose 14% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 54,133 students to 61,904. Rutherford County now counts 67 public schools, up from 59 in SY 2017-18. The White share of public-school enrollment declined from 59% to 47%.

On allk12, the community for Rutherford County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Rutherford County?
There are 69 public K-12 schools in Rutherford County, Tennessee, with a combined enrollment of about 61,904.
How many high schools are in Rutherford County?
Rutherford County, Tennessee has 14 public high schools, serving approximately 18,794 students.
How many middle schools are in Rutherford County?
Rutherford County, Tennessee has 11 public middle schools, serving approximately 12,603 students.
How many elementary schools are in Rutherford County?
Rutherford County, Tennessee has 42 public elementary schools, serving approximately 29,110 students.
What is the largest school district in Rutherford County?
Rutherford County Public Schools is the largest school district in Rutherford County, serving approximately 52,127 students. The county contains 3 school districts overall.
What is the population of Rutherford County?
Rutherford County, Tennessee has a population of approximately 360,646, with a median age of 34. About 24.7% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Rutherford County?
Median household income in Rutherford County is $85,470, above the Tennessee average of $61,364. About 5.8% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Rutherford County?
Approximately 35.8% of adults 25 and older in Rutherford County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the racial makeup of Rutherford County?
Rutherford County residents are approximately 66% White, 12% Hispanic, 15% Black, 4% Asian, 11% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Rutherford County is owner-occupied?
Rutherford County has about 138,929 housing units, of which roughly 64.8% are owner-occupied.

Rutherford County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data