For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,225 students in 37127, TN (there are , serving 8 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 37127, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 37127, TN are Buchanan Elementary School and Whitworth-buchanan Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 37127 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in 37127, TN have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 37127, TN Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Buchanan Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6050 Manchester Hwy
Murfreesboro, TN 37127
(615) 893-3651
Murfreesboro, TN 37127
(615) 893-3651
Gr: PK-5 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
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 | 762 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 37127, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in 37127, TN include Buchanan Elementary School and Whitworth-buchanan Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 37127?
2 public schools are located in 37127.
What percentage of students in 37127 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 37127 are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 37127?
37127 public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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