For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 6,571 students in Murfreesboro, TN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Murfreesboro, TN are Central Magnet School, Siegel Middle School and Rutherford County Virtual School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Murfreesboro, TN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Murfreesboro have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public middle school average of 40% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Murfreesboro, TN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 98% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
701 East Main St
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 904-6789
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 904-6789
Gr: 6-12 | 1,222 students Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Siegel Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
355 West Thompson Ln
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 904-3830
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 904-3830
Gr: 6-8 | 1,196 students Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Rutherford County Virtual School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
619 S. Highland Ave
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 904-3770
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 904-3770
Gr: 3-12 | 384 students Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
Blackman Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3945 Blaze Dr
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
(615) 904-3860
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
(615) 904-3860
Gr: 6-8 | 1,727 students Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #55.
Oakland Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
853 Dejarnette Ln
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 904-6760
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 904-6760
Gr: 6-8 | 1,224 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #66.
Whitworth-buchanan Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
555 Manchester Hwy
Murfreesboro, TN 37127
(615) 904-6765
Murfreesboro, TN 37127
(615) 904-6765
Gr: 6-8 | 755 students Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #77.
Daniel Mckee Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2623 Halls Hill Pike
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 890-2282
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 890-2282
Gr: 6-12 | 63 students Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: n/an/a
Westbrooks - Woods Academy
Alternative School
814 South Church St
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 893-5812
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 893-5812
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Murfreesboro, TN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Murfreesboro, TN include Central Magnet School, Siegel Middle School and Rutherford County Virtual School.
How many public middle schools are located in Murfreesboro?
8 public middle schools are located in Murfreesboro.
What is the racial composition of students in Murfreesboro?
Murfreesboro public middle schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 40% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Murfreesboro are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Murfreesboro include: Siegel Middle School vs. Blackman Middle School, Oakland Middle School vs. Blackman Middle School, Blackman Middle School vs. Siegel Middle School
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