School Info

Murfreesboro & Rutherford County School Information

Named one of "The Best Places to Raise Your Kids" by Business Week in Nov 2008, Murfreesboro and Rutherford County continue to grow at five times the national average.  One of the main reasons is the outstanding educational system found here.   "When compared to other school districts in the state, we are among the best.  Education is a big draw, and if we didn't have a good schools program, our county would not be growing the way that it is," says James Evans, spokesman for Rutherford County Schools.  In the Tennessee Department of Education's 2007 Report Card, Rutherford County earned some of the highest scores of all the districts statewide.  Enrollment has increased each year by an average of 1,500 students and the system manages to keep the teacher-student ratio of 1 -22 for primary grades and 1-30 for middle and high school. 

Children living in the city attend through the 6th grade then continue on to county middle and high schools.  "One of the things that draws people here is our foundation of outstanding teachers," says Marilyn Mathis, director of city schools.  The city school system earned six A's and three B's on the state's 2007 Report Card.  They maintain a teacher-student ratio of 1-20. 

Both systems offer unique opportunities for their students.  For example, in Murfreesboro, Bradley Academy offers an award winning art focused curriculum while the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce offers programs that bring the business community and the schools together.  Summer business camp, adopt-a-school, and job shadowing are some of the programs that help students develop and apply their skills and make them better prepared for the future. 

Rutherford County Schools
http://www.rcs.k12.tn.us/rc/RCS_NEW/

Murfreesboro City Schools
http://www.cityschools.net/

There are also several private schools in the area.

Middle Tennessee Christian School
http://www.mtcscougars.org/

Providence Christian Academy
http://www.providencechristian.com/

St. Rose of Lima Catholic School
http://school.saintrose.org/

Bellwood Christian Academy
http://www.bellwoodbaptistchurch.org/page6/page6.html

Lancaster Christian
http://lancasterchristianacademy.com/index.html

Webb School
http://www.thewebbschool.com/home/

Higher Education Opportunities

Middle Tennessee State University
http://www.mtsu.edu/

MTSU is the largest university in the state with enrollment at approximately 25,000 students.  It offers more than 140 programs including Master’s degrees in nine areas.  The university also has nationally and internationally recognized programs in aerospace, business, mass communication and the recording industry. 

Motlow State Community College
http://www.mscc.edu/

 Motlow has an enrollment of approximately 4,000 students and features three full-service campuses and 13 community teaching sites serving an 11 county area. It also teaches interactive video and Internet classes to students around the region.   It features a broad curriculum including:

Nursing                                                                  Technology
Banking                                                                  Finance
Real Estate                                                            Business Management
Electronics                                                             Business Computer Applications
Computer Integrated Manufacturing Center

Tennessee Technology Center
http://www.ttcmurfreesboro.edu/

Tennessee Technology Center provides occupational and technical training to citizens, businesses and industries of Rutherford County and the surrounding area.  The center also provides GED testing and a variety of services to industry including needs assessment, customized training (onsite, special classes, evening classes) and specialized teachers.   Day and evening classes are offered in:

Health Services                                                                Business Systems Technology
Automotive                                                                        Computer Operations Technology          
Fire Services                                                                     Machine Tool Technology
Computer Aided Design                                                Job Training and Safety
Air Conditioning/Refrigeration                                      Technology Foundations
Industrial Electrical Maintenance Technology

Daymar Institute (formerly Draughons Junior College)
http://www.daymarinstitute.edu/

Daymar Institute is a career college that offers professional business courses, healthcare training programs and preparation for information technology certification.  Daymar Institute offers almost 20 programs in several different areas including:

Accounting Technology                                          Business Administration Technology
Billing and Coding Specialist                               Human Resource Management *New Program
Bookkeeping                                                            Medical Assisting – Administrative Track
Business Management                                         Medical Assisting – Clinical Track
Criminal Justice                                                      Network Support Administration
Dental Assisting                                                      Physical Therapist Assistant*New Program
Internet Website Design                                        Police Studies *New Program
Massage Therapy                                                   Pharmacy Technology
Paralegal Studies