Top 10 Best Rutherford County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 63 public schools serving 58,298 students in Rutherford County, TN (there are 20 private schools, serving 3,860 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Rutherford County, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Rutherford County, TN are Mcfadden School Of Excellence, Central Magnet School and Discovery School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rutherford County, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Rutherford County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 40% (majority Black).

Best Rutherford County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mcfadden School Of Excellence
Magnet School
Math: 97% | Reading: 94%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
221 Bridge Ave
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 893-7251
Grades: K-5
| 388 students
Rank: #22.
Central Magnet School
Magnet School
Math: 90% | Reading: 97%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
701 East Main St
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 904-6789
Grades: 6-12
| 1,215 students
Rank: #33.
Discovery School
Magnet School
Math: 90% | Reading: 89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1165 Middle Tennessee Blvd
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 895-4973
Grades: PK-6
| 398 students
Rank: #44.
Thurman Francis Arts Academy/magnet School For The Arts
Magnet School
Math: 90% | Reading: 84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
221 Todd Ln
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-6715
Grades: K-8
| 654 students
Rank: #55.
Homer Pittard Campus School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
923 E. Lytle St, Mtsu Box 4
Murfreesboro, TN 37132
(615) 895-1030
Grades: K-5
| 242 students
Rank: #66.
Overall Creek Elementary School
Math: 63% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
429 Otter Trl
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
(615) 624-5500
Grades: K-6
| 997 students
Rank: #77.
Lascassas Elementary School
Math: 53% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6300 Lascassas Pike
Lascassas, TN 37085
(615) 893-0758
Grades: PK-5
| 611 students
Rank: #88.
Stewarts Creek Elementary School
Math: 60% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
200 Red Hawk Pkwy
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-6750
Grades: PK-5
| 1,193 students
Rank: #99.
Eagleville School
Math: 57% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
500 Hwy 99
Eagleville, TN 37060
(615) 274-6336
Grades: PK-12
| 929 students
Rank: #1010.
Erma Siegel Elementary School
Math: 56% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
135 W Thompson Ln
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 904-1002
Grades: PK-6
| 786 students
Rank: #1111.
Rockvale Elementary School
Math: 51% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6550 Hwy 99
Rockvale, TN 37153
(615) 904-3881
Grades: PK-5
| 862 students
Rank: #1212.
Barfield Elementary School
Math: 51% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
350 Barfield- Crescent Rd
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
(615) 904-3810
Grades: PK-5
| 849 students
Rank: #1313.
Wilson Elementary School
Math: 56% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1545 Cutoff Rd
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 904-3840
Grades: PK-5
| 662 students
Rank: #1414.
Stewarts Creek Middle School
Math: 43% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
400 Red Hawk Pkwy
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-6700
Grades: 6-8
| 1,022 students
Rank: #1515.
Northfield Elementary School
Math: 42% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
550 W Northfield Blvd
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 895-7324
Grades: PK-6
| 682 students
Rank: #1616.
Blackman Middle School
Math: 43% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3945 Blaze Dr
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
(615) 904-3860
Grades: 6-8
| 1,596 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Brown's Chapel Elementary School
Math: 42% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6128 Baker Rd
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 904-6755
Grades: PK-5
| 745 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Scales Elementary School
Math: 42% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2340 St. Andrews Dr
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
(615) 895-5279
Grades: PK-6
| 979 students
Rank: #1919.
Blackman Elementary School
Math: 39% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
586 Fortress Blvd
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
(615) 904-3795
Grades: PK-5
| 1,140 students
Rank: #2020.
Siegel Middle School
Math: 38% | Reading: 37%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
355 West Thompson Ln
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 904-3830
Grades: 6-8
| 1,161 students
Rank: #2121.
Christiana Elementary School
Math: 38% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4701 Shelbyville Hwy
Christiana, TN 37037
(615) 896-0614
Grades: PK-5
| 629 students
Rank: #2222.
Rock Springs Elementary School
Math: 38% | Reading: 34%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1000 Waldron Rd
La Vergne, TN 37086
(615) 904-3820
Grades: PK-5
| 1,130 students
Rank: #2323.
Rockvale Middle School
Math: 35% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6543 Hwy 99
Rockvale, TN 37153
(615) 904-6745
Grades: 6-8
| 1,370 students
Rank: #2424.
Salem Elementary School
Math: 35% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3275 St. Bernard Dr
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
(615) 893-2313
Grades: PK-6
| 1,101 students
Rank: #2525.
Walter Hill Elementary School
Math: 41% | Reading: 30%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6309 Lebanon Pike
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 893-8046
Grades: PK-5
| 577 students
Rank: #2626.
Stewartsboro Elementary School
Math: 41% | Reading: 28%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10479 Old Nashville Hwy
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-6705
Grades: PK-5
| 707 students
Rank: #2727.
Rutherford County Virtual School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1098 Espey Dr
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-3770
Grades: 3-12
| 461 students
Rank: #2828.
Buchanan Elementary School
Math: 36% | Reading: 29%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6050 Manchester Hwy
Murfreesboro, TN 37127
(615) 893-3651
Grades: PK-5
| 442 students
Rank: #2929.
Christiana Middle School
Math: 29% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4675 Shelbyville Pike
Christiana, TN 37037
(615) 904-3885
Grades: 6-8
| 1,039 students
Rank: #3030.
Cedar Grove Elementary School
Math: 36% | Reading: 27%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
354 Chaney Rd
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-3777
Grades: PK-5
| 799 students
Rank: #3131.
Stewarts Creek High School
Math: 12% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
301 Red Hawk Pkwy
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-6771
Grades: 9-12
| 2,263 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Cason Lane Academy
Math: 32% | Reading: 28%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1330 Cason Ln
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
(615) 898-7145
Grades: PK-6
| 748 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Oakland Middle School
Math: 32% | Reading: 28%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
853 Dejarnette Ln
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 904-6760
Grades: 6-8
| 1,063 students
Rank: #3434.
John Colemon Elementary School
Math: 33% | Reading: 27%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1098 Espey Dr
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-6740
Grades: PK-5
| 777 students
Rank: #3535.
Blackman High School
Math: 14% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3956 Blaze Dr
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
(615) 904-3850
Grades: 9-12
| 1,998 students
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Rutherford County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
220 Stones River Rd
La Vergne, TN 37086
(615) 904-6735
Grades: PK-1
| n/a students
1303 Jones Bl
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 895-2904
Grades: K-2
| 330 students
1165 Middle Tennessee Bl
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 895-5279
Grades: PK
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Rutherford County, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Rutherford County, TN include Mcfadden School Of Excellence, Central Magnet School and Discovery School.
How many public schools are located in Rutherford County, TN?
63 public schools are located in Rutherford County, TN.
What percentage of students in Rutherford County, TN go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Rutherford County, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Rutherford County, TN?
Rutherford County, TN public schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 40% (majority Black).

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