Discovery School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Murfreesboro, Tennessee 37130 · Murfreesboro
#2 of 913 elementary schools in Tennessee
#3 of 50,301 nationally
About Discovery School
Discovery School is a public elementary located in Murfreesboro, in the Murfreesboro school district of Tennessee, United States. It caters for Grades PK–6. In 2025 it enrolled 391 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 99.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of elementary schools in United States and 2nd of 913 ranked elementary schools in Tennessee. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (99th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (99th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 391.
There are 34 schools in Murfreesboro; Discovery School ranks 2nd of 30 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)93%
- Reading proficiency (30%)92%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)–
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Discovery School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Reading proficiency
- 92%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 93%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Discovery School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Holloway High School
Murfreesboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
122 students · 1.2 km away
Bradley Academy - An Arts Integrated School
Murfreesboro · Public elementary · Grades K–6
334 students · 1.2 km away
Rutherford County Virtual School
Murfreesboro · Public other · Grades 3–12
384 students · 1.3 km away
McFadden School Of Excellence
Murfreesboro · Public elementary · Grades K–5
386 students · 2.0 km away
Central Magnet School
Murfreesboro · Public high · Grades 6–12
1,222 students · 2.1 km away
Rutherford County Adult High School
Murfreesboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
0 students · 2.1 km away
Hobgood Elementary
Murfreesboro · Public elementary · Grades K–6
657 students · 2.2 km away
Homer Pittard Campus School
Murfreesboro · Public elementary · Grades K–5
240 students · 2.4 km away
Black Fox Elementary
Murfreesboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
889 students · 2.5 km away
Riverdale High School
Murfreesboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,275 students · 2.5 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Tennessee with a comparable Enrollment.
Gene W. Brown Elementary
Hendersonville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
391 students
Lamar Elementary
Jonesborough · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
391 students
Martin Elementary
Martin · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
391 students
Scenic Hills Elementary
Memphis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
392 students
Eastview Elementary
Greeneville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
392 students
Towne Acres Elementary
Johnson City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
390 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Discovery School a good school?
Discovery School has a Success Index (US) of 99.4 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #2 of 913 in Tennessee. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Discovery School rank in Tennessee?
Discovery School ranks #2 of 913 elementary schools in Tennessee and #3 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Discovery School?
Discovery School had 391 students in 2025.
Is Discovery School a elementary school or a high school?
Discovery School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Discovery School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Discovery School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.