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#1325 of 1,786 schools in TN
Blackman High School
High School · Rutherford County · Murfreesboro, TN
A Rutherford County high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
3956 Blaze DR, Murfreesboro, TN 37128
- Math 38% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 57% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 93.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Blackman High School score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2019, reaching 48% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Blackman High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,444/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Murfreesboro), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$89,069
Median home value
$364,100
Median rent
$1,514/mo
College educated
37.7%
Homeownership
65.4%
Poverty rate
4.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37128; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Road Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 554 | Compare → |
| Riverdale High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 9–12 | 4.7 mi | 2,124 | Compare → |
| Genesis Teen Learning Center @ Rutherford CountyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 9–11 | 4.8 mi | 9 | Compare → |
| Abundant Life Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | 1–10 | 4.9 mi | 35 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Rutherford County
- Schools in district
- 51
- Rank in district
- #39 of 50
- District spending per student
- $10,708NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Blackman High School is listed in Rutherford County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Blackman High School
Blackman High School is a public high school in Murfreesboro, TN, part of Rutherford County, serving approximately 2,233 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,325 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Blackman High School
What grades does Blackman High School serve?
Blackman High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Blackman High School?
Blackman High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,233 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blackman High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Blackman High School is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Blackman High School rank in TN?
Blackman High School ranks #1,325 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Blackman High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Blackman High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Blackman High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Blackman High School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Blackman High School a charter school?
No, Blackman High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Blackman High School a Title I school?
No, Blackman High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,233
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 133
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Rutherford County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.0%
- Phone
- (615) 904-3850
- 4-Year Graduation
- 93.0%
- Area population (ZIP 37128)
- 77,016
- Area average commute
- 28.9 min
- Area median age
- 32.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 37128; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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