For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 6,033 students in Murfreesboro, TN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Murfreesboro, TN are Central Magnet School, Siegel Middle School and Blackman Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Murfreesboro, TN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Murfreesboro have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Murfreesboro, TN (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.
Siegel Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
355 West Thompson Ln
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 904-3830
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 904-3830
Grades: 6-8
| 1,191 students
Rank: #33.
Blackman Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3945 Blaze Dr
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
(615) 904-3860
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
(615) 904-3860
Grades: 6-8
| 1,661 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.
Whitworth-buchanan Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
555 Manchester Hwy
Murfreesboro, TN 37127
(615) 904-6765
Murfreesboro, TN 37127
(615) 904-6765
Grades: 6-8
| 762 students
Rank: #66.
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
Murfreesboro, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1303 Jones Bl
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 895-2904
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 895-2904
Grades: K-2
| 330 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 middle schools in Murfreesboro, TN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Murfreesboro, TN include Central Magnet School, Siegel Middle School and Blackman Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Murfreesboro?
6 public middle schools are located in Murfreesboro.
What is the racial composition of students in Murfreesboro?
Murfreesboro public middle schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Murfreesboro are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Murfreesboro include: Siegel Middle School vs. Blackman Middle School, Oakland Middle School vs. Blackman Middle School, Blackman Middle School vs. Siegel Middle School
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