How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Perry County | Rutherford County |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Linden, Tennessee | Murfreesboro, Tennessee |
| Total Enrollment | 1,069 | 50,707 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | 50 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.1:1 | 15.4:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Perry County | Rutherford County |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,856 | $11,822 |
| Federal Revenue | 25.9% | 12.7% |
| State Revenue | 51.9% | 45.4% |
| Local Revenue | 22.2% | 41.9% |
Perry County
Federal State Local
Rutherford County
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Perry County | Rutherford County |
|---|---|---|
| White | 91.4% | 48.9% |
| African American | 2.6% | 16.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2.5% | 24.1% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 4.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 1.9% | 5.6% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Perry County | Rutherford County |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 100 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 12 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 651.1:1 | 468.9:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 35.5% | 13.7% |
School Types
Perry County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Rutherford County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.