For the 2024-25 school year, there are 15 public high schools serving 19,896 students in Rutherford County, TN.
The top ranked public high schools in Rutherford County, TN are Central Magnet School, Eagleville School and Rockvale High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rutherford County, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Rutherford County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Tennessee public high schools.
Rutherford County, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Tennessee average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Stewarts Creek High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Tennessee public high school average of 40% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Rutherford County (2024-25)
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
| 1,210 students
Rank: #22.
Eagleville School
Magnet 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
| 990 students
Rank: #33.
Rockvale High School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6545 Highway 99
Rockvale, TN 37153
(615) 893-5812
Rockvale, TN 37153
(615) 893-5812
Grades: 9-12
| 2,292 students
Rank: #44.
Stewarts Creek High School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 Red Hawk Pkwy
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-6771
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-6771
Grades: 9-12
| 2,391 students
Rank: #55.
Siegel High School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3300 Siegel Rd
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 904-3800
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 904-3800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,861 students
Rank: #66.
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
| 1,980 students
Rank: #77.
Blackman High School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3956 Blaze Dr
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
(615) 904-3850
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
(615) 904-3850
Grades: 9-12
| 2,194 students
Rank: #88.
Rutherford County Virtual School
Magnet 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
| 353 students
Rank: #99.
Riverdale High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
802 Warrior Dr
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
(615) 890-6450
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
(615) 890-6450
Grades: 9-12
| 2,043 students
Rank: #1010.
Smyrna High School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Bulldog Dr
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-3865
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-3865
Grades: 9-12
| 2,200 students
Rank: #1111.
Lavergne High School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
250 Wolverine Trail
La Vergne, TN 37086
(615) 904-3870
La Vergne, TN 37086
(615) 904-3870
Grades: 9-12
| 2,100 students
Rank: #1212.
Holloway High School
Magnet 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
| 120 students
Rank: #1313.
Smyrna West Alternative School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 90 students
Rank: #1414.
Daniel Mckee Alternative School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 72 students
Rank: n/an/a
Rutherford County Adult High School
Magnet School
2240 Southpark Drive #1
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
(615) 896-0876
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
(615) 896-0876
Grades: 9-12
| n/a 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 high schools in Rutherford County, TN?
The top ranked public high schools in Rutherford County, TN include Central Magnet School, Eagleville School and Rockvale High School.
How many public high schools are located in Rutherford County?
15 public high schools are located in Rutherford County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rutherford County?
Rutherford County public high schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Tennessee public high schools average of 40% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Rutherford County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Rutherford County include: Oakland High School vs. Riverdale High School, Smyrna West Alternative School vs. Daniel Mckee Alternative School, Rockvale High School vs. Riverdale High School
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