| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rutherford County School District | Christiana | 9/10 Excellent · 85th pct | 50,707 | 51 | PK–12 | 11 |
| Rutherford County Schools | Murfreesboro | Not rated | — | — | — | 2 |
How Rutherford County compares
Together they enroll 50,707 students across 51 schools. The largest is Rutherford County School District with 50,707 students. Districts here average 9.0/10, above the Tennessee average of 5.3/10. 1 of the 2 districts has no state assessment data and is shown as Not rated.
School Districts in Rutherford County, Tennessee
Rutherford County has 2 public school districts covering 13 zip codes. The top-rated district in Rutherford County is Rutherford County School District (9/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (TCAP 2025–26), ranked against all districts in Tennessee. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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