| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rutherford County School District | Christiana | 9/10 Excellent · 85th pct | 50,707 | 51 | PK–12 | 13 |
| Murfreesboro City School District | Murfreesboro | 7/10 Good · 67th pct | 9,408 | 13 | PK–6 | 0 |
How Rutherford County compares
Together they enroll 60,115 students across 64 schools. The largest is Rutherford County School District with 50,707 students. Districts here average 8.0/10, above the Tennessee average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 7/10 to 9/10.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Rutherford County, TN?
2 school districts serve zip codes in Rutherford County, TN. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Rutherford County, TN?
Of the districts serving Rutherford County, Rutherford County School District has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 85th percentile among Tennessee school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Tennessee reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Tennessee and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Tennessee only, never across state lines.