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Murfreesboro

Tennessee · Public School District
13
Schools
9,408
Students
$12,255
Per-Pupil Spend
-15% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
—
Graduation Rate
District Overview

Murfreesboro is a public school district in Tennessee serving 9,408 students across 13 schools. It includes 13 elementary school. Per-pupil spending of $12,255 is below the national average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 35/100.

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All Schools (13)
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,255-15% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
41%
40%
State
40.8%
Local (property tax)
40.5%
Federal
18.7%

Funding is shared between state (41%) and local sources (40%), with notable federal support (19%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
13
Schools
9,408
Students
—
Free Lunch
$12K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate—
Opportunity Score35/100
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School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Low opportunity scores
Median opportunity score of 35/100, below the national median of 50, which can correlate with weaker long-term economic mobility for students.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Murfreesboro?
Murfreesboro has 13 public schools, serving a total of 9,408 students.
How much does Murfreesboro spend per student?
Murfreesboro spends $12,255 per pupil — 15% below the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Murfreesboro?
No, Murfreesboro does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Murfreesboro serve?
Murfreesboro serves grades PK through 6, covering elementary and middle school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Murfreesboro?
The median opportunity score across schools in Murfreesboro is 35/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.