For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public middle schools serving 15,654 students in Rutherford County, TN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Rutherford County, TN are Central Magnet School, Thurman Francis Arts Academy/magnet School For The Arts and Eagleville School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rutherford County, TN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Rutherford County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Tennessee public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Rutherford County (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.
Thurman Francis Arts Academy/magnet School For The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
221 Todd Ln
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-6715
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-6715
Grades: K-8
| 662 students
Rank: #33.
Eagleville School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
500 Hwy 99
Eagleville, TN 37060
(615) 274-6336
Eagleville, TN 37060
(615) 274-6336
Grades: PK-12
| 1,011 students
Rank: #44.
Stewarts Creek Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 Red Hawk Pkwy
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-6700
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-6700
Grades: 6-8
| 1,010 students
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
Rockvale Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6543 Hwy 99
Rockvale, TN 37153
(615) 904-6745
Rockvale, TN 37153
(615) 904-6745
Grades: 6-8
| 1,524 students
Rank: #77.
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: #88.
Christiana Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4675 Shelbyville Pike
Christiana, TN 37037
(615) 904-3885
Christiana, TN 37037
(615) 904-3885
Grades: 6-8
| 1,080 students
Rank: #99.
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: #1010.
Rocky Fork Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Thunderstorm Ln
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-6780
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-6780
Grades: 6-8
| 841 students
Rank: #1111.
Rutherford County Virtual School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1098 Espey Dr
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-3770
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-3770
Grades: 3-12
| 361 students
Rank: #1212.
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: #1313.
Rock Springs Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3301 Rock Springs Rd
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-3825
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-3825
Grades: 6-8
| 1,090 students
Rank: #1414.
Smyrna Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
712 Hazelwood Dr
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-3845
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-3845
Grades: 6-8
| 877 students
Rank: #1515.
Lavergne Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
382 Stone River Rd
La Vergne, TN 37086
(615) 904-3877
La Vergne, TN 37086
(615) 904-3877
Grades: 6-8
| 1,094 students
Rank: #1616.
Smyrna West Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12619 Old Nashville Hwy
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-3856
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-3856
Grades: 6-12
| 71 students
Rank: #1717.
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
Rutherford County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
220 Stones River Rd
La Vergne, TN 37086
(615) 904-6735
La Vergne, TN 37086
(615) 904-6735
Grades: PK-1
| n/a 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 Rutherford County, TN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Rutherford County, TN include Central Magnet School, Thurman Francis Arts Academy/magnet School For The Arts and Eagleville School.
How many public middle schools are located in Rutherford County?
17 public middle schools are located in Rutherford County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rutherford County?
Rutherford County public middle schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Rutherford County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Rutherford County include: Whitworth-buchanan Middle School vs. Christiana Middle School, Siegel Middle School vs. Blackman Middle School, Oakland Middle School vs. Blackman Middle School
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