Blackman Middle School vs Rutherford Collegiate Prep
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackman Middle School
Murfreesboro · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,727 students
Rutherford Collegiate Prep
Murfreesboro · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
435 students
| Measure | Blackman Middle School Murfreesboro, Tennessee | Rutherford Collegiate Prep Murfreesboro, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #69 of 307 | – |
| National rank | #8885 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,727 | 435 |
| Enrollment | 1,727 | 435 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | – |
| Math proficiency | 40% | – |
| city | Murfreesboro | Murfreesboro |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blackman Middle School is the larger school with 1,727 students compared with 435.
- •Blackman Middle School is a public school while Rutherford Collegiate Prep is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Blackman Middle School better than Rutherford Collegiate Prep?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Blackman Middle School and Rutherford Collegiate Prep?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Murfreesboro and Murfreesboro in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blackman Middle School: 1,727. Rutherford Collegiate Prep: 435. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blackman Middle School and Rutherford Collegiate Prep rank in Tennessee?
Blackman Middle School is 69th of 307 and Rutherford Collegiate Prep is unranked among middle schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).