Rocky Fork Middle School

Rocky Fork Middle School is a middle-grades school of heavily attended scale in Smyrna, Tennessee, part of Rutherford County, works with 873 students in grades 6 through 8. By comparison, Tennessee's public schools average about 554 students each, so Rocky Fork Middle School sits 58% larger than that benchmark.

Across the 53 schools in Rutherford County (52,127 students total), Rocky Fork Middle School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

In terms of who attends, Rocky Fork Middle School reports that the most-represented group is White (37%), with the rest of the student body spread across multiple groups. The remainder is composed of 32% Hispanic, 17% Black, 9% Asian, 5% multiracial. That is visibly less White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 66%.

In the surrounding community, community-level numbers for Rutherford County indicate median household earnings sit near $85,470, about 36% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Rocky Fork Middle School is one of 69 public schools in Rutherford County (combined enrollment of about 61,904 students).

The closest other public school is Rocky Fork Elementary School, roughly 0.2 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The campus sits in a metropolitan setting.

Five-year trend. Rocky Fork Middle School's enrollment has rose 49% since 2018, when it stood at 587 (now 873). White enrollment moved from 57% to 37% across the same window.

On this page, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.