District Overview
Located in the heart of Middle Tennessee, Rutherford County Schools serves as a premier educational anchor within the vibrant, midsize city setting of Murfreesboro and the broader Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin metropolitan area. Headquartered at 2240 Southpark Boulevard, this fully operational, traditional public school district delivers a comprehensive academic continuum spanning pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade across 55 active school campuses. Designed to support every stage of student development, the district's extensive school network ensures robust early learning through high school graduation programs across a dynamic and rapidly growing suburban-urban landscape.

During the 2024–2025 academic year, Rutherford County Schools supports a thriving student body of 52,127 learners, reflecting a rich and diverse community fabric that includes 24,889 White, 12,941 Hispanic, 9,015 Black, 2,734 multiracial, and 2,352 Asian students, as well as Native American and Pacific Islander youth. The student population exhibits a balanced gender distribution of 26,541 male and 25,586 female students. Supporting a student population of this magnitude across 55 separate facilities requires a vast administrative infrastructure and operational footprint, positioning the district as one of the largest and most influential public educational systems in the state.
55
Total Schools
52,127
Total Students
3,238.2
Full-Time Teachers
N/A
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rutherford County
Demographic Student Count
White24,889
Hispanic12,941
Black9,015
Asian2,352
Two or More2,734
American Indian103
Pacific Islander93
  • White
    24,889 (47.7%)
  • Hispanic
    12,941 (24.8%)
  • Black
    9,015 (17.3%)
  • Two or More
    2,734 (5.2%)
  • Asian
    2,352 (4.5%)
  • American Indian
    103 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    93 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Rutherford County
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary28
Middle11
High14
Other2
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:2 Charter Schools
Number of schools:55
Students:52,127*
Teachers (FTE):3,238.2*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:N/A
Schools in Rutherford County
Found 55 Schools