- Enrollment
- 2,474
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Murfreesboro, TN
Oakland High School
Federal NCES profile for Oakland High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470369001523
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oakland High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. It is also one of the largest schools in Tennessee.
- #2 of 5
- high schools in Murfreesboro · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 1,872
- students enrolled
Oakland High School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oakland High School ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Murfreesboro, TN.
School address
District: Rutherford County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470369001523 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Oakland High School held near 1,947 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 138.0 → 135.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-33 students YoY 470369001523 · Murfreesboro, TN High · MID · TRAD
1,872 enr · 13.7:1 · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Stewarts Creek High School (2,474 students)
Oakland High School held near 1,947 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 138.0 → 135.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Oakland High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stewarts Creek
Stewarts Creek High School
2,474 students
- Blackman High
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
- This school
Oakland High School
1,872 students
What this shows Oakland High School reports 1,872 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oakland High School compares
Oakland 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 10% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,872 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,872
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 34% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
3.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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 468 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
136
in-school suspensions + 129 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 35 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 48.6%
African American 25.1%
Hispanic or Latino 18.4%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 48.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.4, Oakland High School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
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 Oakland High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stewarts Creek High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blackman High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverdale High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Smyrna High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rockvale High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oakland High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,301
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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
Similar high schools in Murfreesboro
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Blackman High School
Standard public school
2,301 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
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
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 (~1,872 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oakland High School
How many students attend Oakland High School?
Oakland High School has 1,872 students enrolled. It is a high school in Murfreesboro, TN. CCD year-over-year: 1,980 (2022-23) → 1,947 (2023-24), nearly flat (-33).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakland High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakland High School is 13.7:1, which is 10% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oakland High School?
The largest demographic group at Oakland High School is White at 48.6% of enrollment, in Murfreesboro, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oakland High School?
Oakland High School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Oakland High School rank among high schools in Murfreesboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Oakland High School ranks #2 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 Oakland High School, Rutherford County also operates Stewarts Creek High School (2,474 students), Blackman High School (2,301 students), and Riverdale High School (2,275 students). See the Rutherford County district page for the complete list.