For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,893 students in 37130, TN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 37130, TN are Central Magnet School, Rutherford County Virtual School and Oakland Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 37130 have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in 37130, TN have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public middle school average of 40% (majority Black).
Best 37130, TN Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 6-12 | 1,222 students Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Rutherford County Virtual School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
619 S. Highland Ave
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 904-3770
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 904-3770
Gr: 3-12 | 384 students Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Oakland Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
853 Dejarnette Ln
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 904-6760
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 904-6760
Gr: 6-8 | 1,224 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #44.
Daniel Mckee Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | 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
Gr: 6-12 | 63 students Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: n/an/a
Westbrooks - Woods Academy
Alternative School
814 South Church St
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 893-5812
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 893-5812
Gr: 6-12
37130, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1165 Middle Tennessee Bl
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 895-5279
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 895-5279
Gr: PK
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 37130, TN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 37130, TN include Central Magnet School, Rutherford County Virtual School and Oakland Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 37130?
5 public middle schools are located in 37130.
What is the racial composition of students in 37130?
37130 public middle schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 40% (majority Black).
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