Rutherford County, TN has 22 high schools with 21,304 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Rutherford County score 56% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Rutherford County greatly exceed expectations.

Rutherford County, TN has 12 middle schools with 12,892 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Rutherford County score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Rutherford County meet expectations.

Rutherford County, TN has 45 elementary schools with 29,157 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Rutherford County score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Rutherford County exceed expectations.

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.

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.

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.

To read more about these statistics, please visit Rutherford County, TN Internet Health Assessment.