For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,419 students in 37130, TN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 37130, TN are Central Magnet School, Oakland Middle School and Daniel Mckee Alternative School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 37130 have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in 37130, TN have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 37130, TN Public Middle Schools (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 | 1,212 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
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 | 1,151 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
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 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
37130, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1165 Middle Tennessee Bl
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 895-5279
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 895-5279
Gr: PK
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 37130, TN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 37130, TN include Central Magnet School, Oakland Middle School and Daniel Mckee Alternative School.
How many public middle schools are located in 37130?
3 public middle schools are located in 37130.
What is the racial composition of students in 37130?
37130 public middle schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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