Elementary Schools in Rutherford County

The Rutherford County school district in Tennessee is home to 25 public elementary schools, serving students from kindergarten through 5th grade. The schools vary significantly in size, with student populations ranging from 236 to 1,349. While the majority of the schools are traditional public institutions, the district also includes two highly-regarded magnet schools that consistently rank among the top elementary schools in the state.

The standout schools in the district are Thurman Francis Arts Academy/Magnet School for the Arts and McFadden School Of Excellence, both of which have earned 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger and demonstrate exceptional performance on state assessments. Other high-achieving schools in the district include Homer Pittard Campus School and Stewarts Creek Elementary School, which consistently rank among the top elementary schools in Tennessee.

However, the data also reveals significant performance gaps between the highest-performing and lowest-performing schools in the Rutherford County district. While the top schools have proficiency rates that are 30-50 percentage points higher than the county and state averages, some schools struggle, with proficiency rates that are 20-30 percentage points below the county and state. This disparity suggests that students' educational experiences and outcomes can vary greatly depending on which school they attend. Addressing these inequities and ensuring a more equitable distribution of resources and educational opportunities will be an important focus for the district moving forward.