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Best Rutherford County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 19 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 51% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), 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 40% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle 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.
Thurman Francis Arts Academy/magnet School For The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 98% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
221 Todd Ln
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-6715
Gr: K-8 | 732 students Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
Siegel Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
355 West Thompson Ln
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 904-3830
Gr: 6-8 | 1,196 students Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #55.
Stewarts Creek Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
400 Red Hawk Pkwy
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-6700
Gr: 6-8 | 1,045 students Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #66.
Rockvale Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6543 Hwy 99
Rockvale, TN 37153
(615) 904-6745
Gr: 6-8 | 1,567 students Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #77.
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: #88.
Blackman Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3945 Blaze Dr
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
(615) 904-3860
Gr: 6-8 | 1,727 students Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #99.
Christiana Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4675 Shelbyville Pike
Christiana, TN 37037
(615) 904-3885
Gr: 6-8 | 1,048 students Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1010.
Oakland Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
853 Dejarnette Ln
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 904-6760
Gr: 6-8 | 1,224 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1111.
Rocky Fork Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
100 Thunderstorm Ln
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-6780
Gr: 6-8 | 873 students Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1212.
Whitworth-buchanan Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
555 Manchester Hwy
Murfreesboro, TN 37127
(615) 904-6765
Gr: 6-8 | 755 students Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1313.
Rock Springs Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3301 Rock Springs Rd
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-3825
Gr: 6-8 | 1,152 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1414.
Smyrna Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
712 Hazelwood Dr
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-3845
Gr: 6-8 | 899 students Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1515.
Lavergne Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
382 Stone River Rd
La Vergne, TN 37086
(615) 904-3877
Gr: 6-8 | 1,117 students Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1616.
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: #1717.
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
Simon Springs Community School
Alternative School
220 Stones River Rd
La Vergne, TN 37086
(615) 893-5812
Gr: 1-8 | 20 students Minority enrollment: 40%
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 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 40% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Rutherford County are often viewed compared to one another?

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