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Best Rutherford County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public high schools serving 20,004 students in Rutherford County, TN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Rutherford County, TN are Central Magnet School, Eagleville School and Rutherford County Virtual 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 30% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Rutherford County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Tennessee public high schools.
Rutherford County, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Tennessee average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Stewarts Creek High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Rutherford County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 98% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
701 East Main St
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 904-6789
Gr: 6-12 | 1,222 students Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Eagleville School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
500 Hwy 99
Eagleville, TN 37060
(615) 274-6336
Gr: PK-12 | 1,013 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Rutherford County Virtual School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
619 S. Highland Ave
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 904-3770
Gr: 3-12 | 384 students Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
Blackman High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3956 Blaze Dr
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
(615) 904-3850
Gr: 9-12 | 2,301 students Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #55.
Stewarts Creek High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
301 Red Hawk Pkwy
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-6771
Gr: 9-12 | 2,474 students Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #66.
Rockvale High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6545 Highway 99
Rockvale, TN 37153
(615) 893-5812
Gr: 9-12 | 2,126 students Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #77.
Oakland High School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2225 Patriot Dr
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 904-3780
Gr: 9-12 | 1,872 students Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #88.
Siegel High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3300 Siegel Rd
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 904-3800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,910 students Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #99.
Smyrna High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Bulldog Dr
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-3865
Gr: 9-12 | 2,266 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1010.
Riverdale High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
802 Warrior Dr
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
(615) 890-6450
Gr: 9-12 | 2,275 students Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1111.
Lavergne High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
250 Wolverine Trail
La Vergne, TN 37086
(615) 904-3870
Gr: 9-12 | 2,116 students Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1212.
Holloway High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
619 South Highland Ave
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 890-6004
Gr: 9-12 | 122 students Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1313.
Smyrna West Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
12619 Old Nashville Hwy
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-3856
Gr: 6-12 | 47 students Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1414.
Daniel Mckee Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2623 Halls Hill Pike
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 890-2282
Gr: 6-12 | 63 students Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: n/an/a
Rutherford County Adult High School
2240 Southpark Drive #1
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
(615) 896-0876
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Westbrooks - Woods Academy
Alternative School
814 South Church St
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 893-5812
Gr: 6-12

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 Rutherford County Virtual 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 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Rutherford County are often viewed compared to one another?

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