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Rutherford County

Tennessee · Public School District
51
Schools
50,707
Students
$11,822
Per-Pupil Spend
-18% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
95.7%
Graduation Rate
+9.2pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Rutherford County is a public school district in Tennessee serving 50,707 students across 51 schools. It includes 25 elementary, 11 middle, 13 high schools. Its graduation rate of 95.7% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $11,822 is below the national average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 39/100.

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All Schools (51)
Elementary Schools25 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Barfield ElementaryPK–05961
Blackman Elementary SchoolPK–051,075
Brown's Chapel Elementary SchoolPK–05842
Buchanan ElementaryKG–05475
Cedar Grove ElementaryPK–05813
Christiana ElementaryPK–05664
David Youree ElementaryPK–05738
Homer Pittard Campus SchoolKG–05242
John Colemon ElementaryPK–05767
Kittrell ElementaryPK–05337
Lascassas ElementaryPK–05629
LaVergne Lake Elementary SchoolPK–05858
McFadden School Of ExcellenceKG–05389
Plainview Elementary SchoolPK–05534
Rock Springs ElementaryPK–051,189
Rockvale ElementaryPK–05906
Rocky Fork Elementary SchoolPK–05960
Roy L Waldron ElementaryPK–051,339
Smyrna ElementaryPK–05711
Smyrna PrimaryPK–05581
Stewarts Creek Elementary SchoolKG–051,256
Stewartsboro ElementaryPK–05718
Thurman Francis Arts Academy/Magnet School for the ArtsKG–08657
Walter Hill ElementaryPK–05589
Wilson Elementary SchoolPK–05679
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Eagleville SchoolPK–12990
Rutherford County Virtual School03–12353
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,822-18% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
45%
42%
State
45.4%
Local (property tax)
41.9%
Federal
12.7%

Funding is shared between state (45%) and local sources (42%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
51
Schools
50,707
Students
—
Free Lunch
$12K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate95.7%
Opportunity Score39/100
StateTennessee →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
95.7% graduation rate — 9.2 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 51 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $11,822, spending is 18% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Rutherford County?
Rutherford County has 51 public schools, serving a total of 50,707 students.
What is the graduation rate for Rutherford County?
The graduation rate is 95.7%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Rutherford County spend per student?
Rutherford County spends $11,822 per pupil — 18% below the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Rutherford County?
No, Rutherford County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Rutherford County serve?
Rutherford County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Rutherford County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Rutherford County is 39/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.