Murfreesboro City Schools runs pre-K to sixth grade; Rutherford County Schools runs grades 7-12. 2026-27 calendar, zones and state grades.
Last checked Oct. 19, 2026. Facts come from Murfreesboro City Schools (its about page and new student registration), Rutherford County Schools (its 2026-27 academic calendar, revised June 3, 2026, and bus routes and school zones) and the Tennessee Department of Education’s 2024-25 A-F letter grade file.
Every public school in Murfreesboro, with its zone and report card: Murfreesboro public schools, school by school.
Murfreesboro has two public school districts. Children inside the city district start at Murfreesboro City Schools (MCS), which teaches pre-K through sixth grade in 13 schools. For seventh grade on, everyone goes to Rutherford County Schools (RCS), which also runs the elementary schools for homes outside the city district. Your address decides which you attend.
Who to call
- Murfreesboro City Schools: 615-893-2313, cityschools.net
- Rutherford County Schools: 615-893-5812, 2240 Southpark Drive, Murfreesboro, rcschools.net
- Find your zone: RCS school zone map
- State report card: Tennessee school report cards
2026-27 calendar (Rutherford County Schools)
| Date | What |
|---|---|
| Monday, Aug. 10 | First full day for students |
| Oct. 5-9 | Fall break (done) |
| Tuesday, Oct. 20 | Parent-teacher conferences |
| Tuesday, Nov. 3 | Election Day, no school for students |
| Nov. 23-27 | Thanksgiving break |
| Friday, Dec. 18 | Two-hour day, end of second nine weeks |
| Dec. 21 to Jan. 1 | Winter break |
| Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2027 | Students return |
| Monday, Jan. 18 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day, closed |
| Monday, Feb. 15 | Presidents Day, closed |
| Friday, March 26 | Good Friday, closed |
| March 29 to April 2 | Spring break |
| Friday, May 28 | Last day, two-hour day |
RCS also lists teacher days with no school for students: Sept. 18, March 11, May 7 and May 27. Murfreesboro City Schools sets its own calendar, posted on cityschools.net; check it before booking time off.
Murfreesboro City Schools
MCS teaches pre-K through sixth grade and runs a year-round Extended School Program for care outside the school day. Its schools: Black Fox, Bradley Academy, Cason Lane Academy, Discovery School, Erma Siegel, Hobgood, Mitchell-Neilson, Northfield, Overall Creek, John Pittard, Reeves-Rogers, Salem and Scales.
Enrolling: new students can register online at any point in the year; the district says it can take one to three business days. Bring proof of age, a Tennessee immunization certificate, a physical from the last 12 months, a parent’s ID, custody papers if they apply and one proof of residency from the prior month. Families living with another household need a notarized residency affidavit. MCS takes zone waiver requests each year.
Rutherford County Schools in Murfreesboro
RCS high schools in and around Murfreesboro are Blackman, Central Magnet, Oakland, Riverdale, Siegel and Rockvale. Middle schools include Blackman, Oakland, Siegel, Rocky Fork, Whitworth-Buchanan and Rockvale.
How the schools are rated
Tennessee grades every school A to F from test scores, growth and, for high schools, college and career readiness. The 2024-25 grades are the latest; 2025-26 grades are due in December.
| Murfreesboro City Schools | 2024-25 grade |
|---|---|
| Bradley Academy | A |
| Discovery School, Overall Creek, Reeves-Rogers, Salem | B |
| Cason Lane Academy, Erma Siegel, Hobgood, Mitchell-Neilson, Northfield, Scales | C |
| Black Fox, John Pittard | D |
| Rutherford County high schools near Murfreesboro | 2024-25 grade |
|---|---|
| Central Magnet | A |
| Oakland High | A |
| Riverdale High | A |
| Siegel High | A |
| Rockvale High | A |
| Blackman High | B |
Among RCS middle schools, Blackman, Oakland, Siegel, Whitworth-Buchanan and Rockvale earned an A. A letter grade is one measure; each school’s full state report card shows test results, attendance and more.
School boards
Both boards post agendas and minutes online: MCS through its board page, and RCS on rcschools.net. MCS board members Amanda Moore, Barbara Long and Karen Dodd were sworn in to new terms at a recent meeting.
What this means for you
- Moving here? Check the zone map before you sign a lease; the city district line matters for kindergarten through sixth grade.
- Nov. 3 is a day off for RCS students.
- Thanksgiving break is the full week of Nov. 23.
More guides: moving to Murfreesboro, Friday night football and population and growth.
Zoned schools by area: see our Murfreesboro neighborhoods guide.
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Murfreesboro in?
Two districts serve the city. Murfreesboro City Schools runs 13 schools for pre-K through sixth grade inside its zone. Rutherford County Schools runs the middle and high schools and the elementary schools outside the city district.
When is Thanksgiving break for Rutherford County Schools?
Rutherford County Schools close Monday, Nov. 23, through Friday, Nov. 27, 2026. Winter break runs Dec. 21 to Jan. 1, and students return Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2027.
When is spring break 2027 for Rutherford County Schools?
Monday, March 29, through Friday, April 2, 2027, with Good Friday, March 26, also a day off. The last day of school is Friday, May 28, 2027.
How are Murfreesboro high schools rated?
In the state’s 2024-25 letter grades, Central Magnet, Oakland, Riverdale and Siegel high schools earned an A and Blackman High earned a B.
How do I find my school zone in Rutherford County?
Use Rutherford County Schools’ online zone map, or call the district at 615-893-5812. Murfreesboro City Schools answers zone questions at 615-893-2313.
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