Best Schools in Rutherford County, TN
Rutherford County, TN has 85 public schools (14 high, 13 middle, 47 elementary) serving 70,131 students. On average they score 49% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in Rutherford County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Rutherford County, TN
The top high schools in Rutherford County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Nolensville High School
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Projected Test Scores
Williamson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1463 Students
2. Oakland High School
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Rutherford County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1980 Students
3. Rockvale High School
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Rutherford County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2292 Students
4. Siegel High School
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Rutherford County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1861 Students
5. Wilson Central High School
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Wilson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1582 Students
6. Stewarts Creek High School
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Rutherford County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2391 Students
7. Blackman High School
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Rutherford County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2194 Students
8. Riverdale High School
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Rutherford County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2043 Students
9. Smyrna High School
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Rutherford County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2200 Students
10. Holloway High School
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Rutherford County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 120 Students
Best Middle Schools in Rutherford County, TN
The top middle schools in Rutherford County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mill Creek Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Williamson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 900 Students
2. Stewarts Creek Middle School
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Rutherford County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 991 Students
3. Siegel Middle School
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Rutherford County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1185 Students
4. Rockvale Middle School
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Rutherford County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1383 Students
5. Christiana Middle School
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Rutherford County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1048 Students
6. Blackman Middle School
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Rutherford County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1625 Students
7. Oakland Middle School
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Rutherford County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1103 Students
8. Whitworth-buchanan Middle School
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Rutherford County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 759 Students
9. Rocky Fork Middle School
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Rutherford County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 783 Students
10. Rock Springs Middle School
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Rutherford County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1066 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Rutherford County, TN
The top elementary schools in Rutherford County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mcfadden School Of Excellence
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Rutherford County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 389 Students
2. Thurman Francis Arts Academy/magnet School For The Arts
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Rutherford County • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 657 Students
3. Discovery School
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Murfreesboro • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 389 Students
4. Homer Pittard Campus School
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Rutherford County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 242 Students
5. Nolensville Elementary
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Williamson County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 946 Students
6. Stewarts Creek Elementary School
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Rutherford County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1256 Students
7. Wilson Elementary School
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Rutherford County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 679 Students
8. Lascassas Elementary
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Rutherford County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 629 Students
9. Christiana Elementary
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Rutherford County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 664 Students
10. Plainview Elementary School
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Rutherford County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 534 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Rutherford County, TN
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Rutherford County, TN has a total population of 341,486 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 35% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Rutherford County, TN
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Rutherford County, TN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.10 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.48 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.62 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Rutherford County, TN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Rutherford County, TN.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Rutherford County, TN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Rutherford County, TN
How many schools are in Rutherford County, TN?
Rutherford County, TN has 85 public schools: 14 high schools, 13 middle schools and 47 elementary schools, serving 70,131 students in total.
How do schools in Rutherford County perform on state tests?
On average, 85 schools in Rutherford County score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in Rutherford County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Rutherford County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Rutherford County
8 places in Rutherford County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (8)
- Murfreesboro (31)
- Smyrna (16)
- Christiana (3)
- Rockvale (3)
- Eagleville (1)
- La Vergne (1)
- Lascassas (1)
- Readyville (1)
School districts (2)
- Rutherford County (50 schools)
- Murfreesboro (13 schools)