For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 7,895 students in 37130, TN (there are 6 private schools, serving 963 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 37130, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 37130, TN are Central Magnet School, Discovery School and Oakland High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 37130 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in 37130, TN have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 37130, TN Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 98% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
701 East Main St
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 904-6789
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 904-6789
Grades: 6-12
| 1,212 students
Rank: #22.
Discovery School
Magnet School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1165 Middle Tennessee Blvd
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 895-4973
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 895-4973
Grades: PK-6
| 391 students
Rank: #33.
Oakland High School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2225 Patriot Dr
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 904-3780
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 904-3780
Grades: 9-12
| 1,947 students
Rank: #44.
Oakland Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
853 Dejarnette Ln
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 904-6760
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 904-6760
Grades: 6-8
| 1,151 students
Rank: #55.
Black Fox Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1753 South Rutherford Blvd
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 893-6395
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 893-6395
Grades: PK-6
| 861 students
Rank: #66.
John Pittard Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
745 Dejarnett Ln
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 396-0240
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 396-0240
Grades: PK-6
| 834 students
Rank: #77.
Bradley Academy - An Arts Integrated School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
511 Doctor Martin Luther King
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 895-2672
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 895-2672
Grades: K-6
| 342 students
Rank: #88.
Hobgood Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
307 Baird Ln
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 895-2744
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 895-2744
Grades: K-6
| 623 students
Rank: #99.
Reeves-rogers Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1807 Greenland Dr
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 895-4973
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 895-4973
Grades: K-5
| 355 students
Rank: #1010.
Holloway High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
619 South Highland Ave
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 890-6004
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 890-6004
Grades: 9-12
| 123 students
Rank: #1111.
Daniel Mckee Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2623 Halls Hill Pike
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 890-2282
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 890-2282
Grades: 6-12
| 56 students
37130, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1165 Middle Tennessee Bl
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 895-5279
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 895-5279
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 37130, TN?
The top ranked public schools in 37130, TN include Central Magnet School, Discovery School and Oakland High School.
How many public schools are located in 37130?
11 public schools are located in 37130.
What percentage of students in 37130 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 37130 are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 37130?
37130 public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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