Rutherford County Public Schools
Rutherford County, Tennessee
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
64
public schools
Total Enrollment
60,115
students
School Districts
2
districts
How to use the Rutherford County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Tennessee; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Rutherford County has 2 district entries. Rutherford County is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 51 schools.
School records are spread across 10 listed communities. Murfreesboro has the most listed schools, with 33 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 38 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 1 school as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 1 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
27 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
64
in Rutherford County
Reported Enrollment
60,115
64 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Rutherford County
Rutherford County
Murfreesboro
64 Public Schools in Rutherford County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 27 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 64 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stewarts Creek High School | Profile | Rutherford County | Smyrna, 37167Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,391 |
| Rockvale High School | Profile | Rutherford County | Rockvale, 37153Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 2,292 |
| Smyrna High School | Profile | Rutherford County | Smyrna, 37167Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,200 |
| Blackman High School | Profile | Rutherford County | Murfreesboro, 37128City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 2,194 |
| Lavergne High School | Profile | Rutherford County | Lavergne, 37086Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,100 |
| Riverdale High School | Profile | Rutherford County | Murfreesboro, 37128City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 2,043 |
| Oakland High School | Profile | Rutherford County | Murfreesboro, 37130City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,980 |
| Siegel High School | Profile | Rutherford County | Murfreesboro, 37129City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,861 |
| Blackman Middle School | Profile | Rutherford County | Murfreesboro, 37128City: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 1,625 |
| Rockvale Middle School | Profile | Rutherford County | Rockvale, 37153Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 1,383 |
| Roy L Waldron Elementary | Profile | Rutherford County | Lavergne, 37086Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 1,339 |
| Stewarts Creek Elementary School | Profile | Rutherford County | Smyrna, 37167Suburb: Large | KG–5 | Primary | 1,256 |
| Central Magnet School | Profile | Rutherford County | Murfreesboro, 37130City: Midsize | 6–12 | High | 1,210 |
| Rock Springs Elementary | Profile | Rutherford County | Lavergne, 37086Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 1,189 |
| Siegel Middle School | Profile | Rutherford County | Murfreesboro, 37129City: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 1,185 |
| Oakland Middle School | Profile | Rutherford County | Murfreesboro, 37130Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 1,103 |
| LaVergne Middle School | Profile | Rutherford County | La Vergne, 37086Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 1,091 |
| Blackman Elementary School | Profile | Rutherford County | Murfreesboro, 37128City: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 1,075 |
| Rock Springs Middle School | Profile | Rutherford County | Smyrna, 37167Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 1,066 |
| Scales Elementary School | Profile | Murfreesboro | Murfreesboro, 37128City: Midsize | KG–6 | Primary | 1,049 |
Stewarts Creek High School
Rutherford County
Smyrna, 37167 / Suburb: Large
Rockvale High School
Rutherford County
Rockvale, 37153 / Rural: Fringe
Smyrna High School
Rutherford County
Smyrna, 37167 / Suburb: Large
Blackman High School
Rutherford County
Murfreesboro, 37128 / City: Midsize
Lavergne High School
Rutherford County
Lavergne, 37086 / Suburb: Large
Riverdale High School
Rutherford County
Murfreesboro, 37128 / City: Midsize
Oakland High School
Rutherford County
Murfreesboro, 37130 / City: Midsize
Siegel High School
Rutherford County
Murfreesboro, 37129 / City: Midsize
Blackman Middle School
Rutherford County
Murfreesboro, 37128 / City: Midsize
Rockvale Middle School
Rutherford County
Rockvale, 37153 / Rural: Fringe
Roy L Waldron Elementary
Rutherford County
Lavergne, 37086 / Suburb: Large
Stewarts Creek Elementary School
Rutherford County
Smyrna, 37167 / Suburb: Large
Central Magnet School
Rutherford County
Murfreesboro, 37130 / City: Midsize
Rock Springs Elementary
Rutherford County
Lavergne, 37086 / Suburb: Large
Siegel Middle School
Rutherford County
Murfreesboro, 37129 / City: Midsize
Oakland Middle School
Rutherford County
Murfreesboro, 37130 / Rural: Fringe
LaVergne Middle School
Rutherford County
La Vergne, 37086 / Suburb: Large
Blackman Elementary School
Rutherford County
Murfreesboro, 37128 / City: Midsize
Rock Springs Middle School
Rutherford County
Smyrna, 37167 / Suburb: Large
Scales Elementary School
Murfreesboro
Murfreesboro, 37128 / City: Midsize
Additional School Profiles
Dedicated profile pages are generated for a subset of public schools with broad enrollment coverage. All other schools remain listed in the county table.
Rutherford County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Rutherford County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Tennessee. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Rutherford County public school directory?
The directory lists 64 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Rutherford County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Rutherford County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Rutherford County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 27 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in Rutherford County?
Start with the 2 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Rutherford County directory?
Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.