At a glance
Reported students
384
NCES CCD 2024–25
Grades served
03–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Tennessee other enrollment
77th percentile
Compared with 98 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
886
Rutherford County Virtual School: 384 reported students.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 516
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Student–teacher ratio
- 28.7:1
What the reported data says about Rutherford County Virtual School
Rutherford County Virtual School is a public combined / other school serving grades 03–12 in Murfreesboro. It is one of 55 current school records connected to Rutherford County Schools. NCES reports 384 students for 2024–25.
Among 98 combined / other schools in Tennessee with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 126.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 77th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (63.3%) and Black (15.6%). English learners represent 5.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming. The school reported 1 AP course. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Rutherford County Virtual School
- 1What are the current typical and maximum class sizes in each grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White63.3%
- Hispanic13.5%
- Black15.6%
- Asian2.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial4.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
1 distinct course reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Rutherford County Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Eagleville School
Other · Grades PK–12
1,013 reported students
McFadden School Of Excellence
Elementary · Grades KG–05
386 reported students
Kittrell Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
345 reported students
Buchanan Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
475 reported students
Homer Pittard Campus School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
240 reported students
Smyrna Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
562 reported students
Public schools near Rutherford County Virtual School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holloway High School High · Rutherford County Schools | 09–12 | 122 | under 0.1 mi |
| Bradley Academy - An Arts Integrated School Elementary · Murfreesboro City Schools | KG–06 | 334 | under 0.1 mi |
| Central Magnet School High · Rutherford County Schools | 06–12 | 1,222 | 0.5 mi |
| Homer Pittard Campus School Elementary · Rutherford County Schools | KG–05 | 240 | 0.7 mi |
| Discovery School Elementary · Murfreesboro City Schools | PK–06 | 391 | 0.8 mi |
| Hobgood Elementary School Elementary · Murfreesboro City Schools | KG–06 | 657 | 0.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Rutherford County Virtual School
What grades does Rutherford County Virtual School serve?
Rutherford County Virtual School reports grades 03–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Rutherford County Schools.
How many students attend Rutherford County Virtual School?
Rutherford County Virtual School reported 384 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 77th percentile among 98 Tennessee combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 516 students.
Is Rutherford County Virtual School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Rutherford County Virtual School is a public school and is not a charter school. It is identified as a virtual school. Enrollment is generally based on Rutherford County Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Rutherford County Virtual School in?
Rutherford County Virtual School is part of Rutherford County Schools, based in Murfreesboro, TN, which operates 55 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Rutherford County Virtual School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Holloway High School (under 0.1 mi), Bradley Academy - An Arts Integrated School (under 0.1 mi), Central Magnet School (0.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.