- Enrollment
- 2,474
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Murfreesboro, TN
Blackman High School
Federal NCES profile for Blackman High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470369001354
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blackman High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Tennessee schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Tennessee.
- #5 of 5
- high schools in Murfreesboro · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.6:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 2,301
- students enrolled
Blackman High School has class sizes larger than 88% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blackman High School ranks #5 of 5 high schools in Murfreesboro, TN.
School address
District: Rutherford County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470369001354 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+39 students YoY
Blackman High School held near 2,233 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+39 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 124.1 → 133.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+39 students YoY 470369001354 · Murfreesboro, TN High · LARGE · TRAD
2,301 enr · 18.6:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Stewarts Creek High School (2,474 students)
Blackman High School held near 2,233 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+39 headcount). Teacher FTE added 124.1 → 133.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Blackman High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stewarts Creek
Stewarts Creek High School
2,474 students
- This school
Blackman High School
2,301 students
- Riverdale High
Riverdale High School
2,275 students
- Smyrna High Sc
Smyrna High School
2,266 students
- Rockvale High
Rockvale High School
2,126 students
- Lavergne High
Lavergne High School
2,116 students
What this shows Blackman High School reports 2,301 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blackman High School compares
Blackman High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.6:1 | ▲ 22% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 2,301 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,301
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 88% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,708
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 575 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
238
in-school suspensions + 110 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 16 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 47.1%
African American 21.7%
Hispanic or Latino 19.0%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 47.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.8, Blackman High School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rutherford County reports $10,708 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Blackman High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stewarts Creek High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverdale High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Smyrna High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rockvale High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lavergne High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blackman High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,275
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,266
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,126
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,116
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar high schools in Murfreesboro
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Riverdale High School
Standard public school
2,275 students 15:1 students per teacher
Siegel High School
Standard public school
1,910 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Oakland High School
Standard public school
1,872 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Holloway High School
Standard public school
122 students 7.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,301 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Blackman High School
How many students attend Blackman High School?
Blackman High School has 2,301 students enrolled. It is a high school in Murfreesboro, TN. CCD year-over-year: 2,194 (2022-23) → 2,233 (2023-24), nearly flat (+39).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blackman High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Blackman High School is 18.6:1, which is 22% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blackman High School?
The largest demographic group at Blackman High School is White at 47.1% of enrollment, in Murfreesboro, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blackman High School?
Blackman High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Blackman High School rank among high schools in Murfreesboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Blackman High School ranks #5 of 5 high schools in Murfreesboro, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Murfreesboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Rutherford County?
Besides Blackman High School, Rutherford County also operates Stewarts Creek High School (2,474 students), Riverdale High School (2,275 students), and Smyrna High School (2,266 students). See the Rutherford County district page for the complete list.