At a glance
Reported students
755
NCES CCD 2024–25
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Tennessee middle enrollment
77th percentile
Compared with 342 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
886
Whitworth-Buchanan Middle School: 755 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
- 744
- Teachers (FTE)
- 61
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.2:1
What the reported data says about Whitworth-Buchanan Middle School
Whitworth-Buchanan Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Murfreesboro. It is one of 55 current school records connected to Rutherford County Schools. NCES reports 755 students for 2024–25.
Among 342 middle schools in Tennessee with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 500.5 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 (39.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (29.9%). English learners represent 7.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Whitworth-Buchanan Middle School
- 1What are the current typical and maximum class sizes in each grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 7.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White39.3%
- Hispanic29.9%
- Black20.1%
- Asian3.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.2%
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
Gifted and talented
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.
Rocky Fork Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
873 reported students
Smyrna Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
899 reported students
Stewarts Creek Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,045 reported students
Christiana Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,048 reported students
LaVergne Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,117 reported students
Rock Springs Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,152 reported students
Public schools near Whitworth-Buchanan Middle 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buchanan Elementary School Elementary · Rutherford County Schools | KG–05 | 475 | 0.8 mi |
| Black Fox Elementary School Elementary · Murfreesboro City Schools | PK–06 | 889 | 3.5 mi |
| Christiana Middle School Middle · Rutherford County Schools | 06–08 | 1,048 | 4.7 mi |
| Oakland Middle School Middle · Rutherford County Schools | 06–08 | 1,224 | 8.2 mi |
| Rockvale Middle School Middle · Rutherford County Schools | 06–08 | 1,567 | 9.3 mi |
| Blackman Middle School Middle · Rutherford County Schools | 06–08 | 1,727 | 9.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Whitworth-Buchanan Middle School
What grades does Whitworth-Buchanan Middle School serve?
Whitworth-Buchanan Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Rutherford County Schools.
How many students attend Whitworth-Buchanan Middle School?
Whitworth-Buchanan Middle School reported 755 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 77th percentile among 342 Tennessee middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 744 students.
Is Whitworth-Buchanan Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Whitworth-Buchanan Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Rutherford County Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Whitworth-Buchanan Middle School in?
Whitworth-Buchanan Middle 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 Whitworth-Buchanan Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Buchanan Elementary School (0.8 mi), Black Fox Elementary School (3.5 mi), Christiana Middle School (4.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.