Total enrollment
52,127
+4,941 (+10%) vs SY 2020-21
55 schools in Rutherford County
Tennessee · 52,127 students · 10 cities
From elementary through high school, Rutherford County runs 55 public K-12 schools (28 elementary, 11 middle, and 14 high), with combined enrollment of about 52,127.
4-year change in Rutherford County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
53
+4 (+8%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Rutherford County ranks
Among districts| Measure | This district | In Tennessee | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 52,127 | #4 of 135 | #82 of 9,234 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 53 | #5 of 135 | N/A |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 67.6% | #6 of 123 | #679 of 6,853 |
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
About Rutherford County
Rutherford County is a medium-population Tennessee school district running 55 schools with combined enrollment near 52,127.
For a sense of the school types, Rutherford County is made up of 28 elementary, 11 middle, 14 high schools, and 2 combined or other.
Per-school enrollment averages around 948 in this district, above the Tennessee typical of 537.
Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 52,127 students, grew 10% from the 47,186 reported in SY 2020-21. Over that span, Rutherford County gained 4 schools, going from 49 to 53.
On allk12, the community for Rutherford County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.