- Enrollment
- 2,474
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Smyrna, TN
Rocky Fork Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Rocky Fork Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 470369002480
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rocky Fork Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #3 of 4
- middle schools in Smyrna · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 873
- students enrolled
Rocky Fork Middle School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rocky Fork Middle School ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Smyrna, TN.
School address
District: Rutherford County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470369002480 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+58 students YoY
Rocky Fork Middle School grew from 783 students in 2022-23 to 841 in 2023-24 (+7.4%).
Teacher FTE added 54.5 → 55.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+58 students YoY 470369002480 · Smyrna, TN Middle · MID · TRAD
873 enr · 16.2:1 · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Stewarts Creek High School (2,474 students)
Rocky Fork Middle School grew from 783 students in 2022-23 to 841 in 2023-24 (+7.4%). Teacher FTE added 54.5 → 55.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Rocky Fork Middle 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 873
Rocky Fork Middle School
873 students
What this shows Rocky Fork Middle School reports 873 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rocky Fork Middle School compares
Rocky Fork Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▲ 6% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 873 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
873
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 69% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.6%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 437 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 37.2%
Hispanic or Latino 32.0%
African American 17.0%
Asian 8.6%
Two or More 5.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 37.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.0, Rocky Fork Middle School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
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 Rocky Fork Middle 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 | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverdale High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Smyrna High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rockvale High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rocky Fork Middle 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 middle schools in Smyrna
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~873 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Rocky Fork Middle School
How many students attend Rocky Fork Middle School?
Rocky Fork Middle School has 873 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Smyrna, TN. CCD year-over-year: 783 (2022-23) → 841 (2023-24), up 58.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rocky Fork Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rocky Fork Middle School is 16.2:1, which is 6% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rocky Fork Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Rocky Fork Middle School is White at 37.2% of enrollment, in Smyrna, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rocky Fork Middle School?
Rocky Fork Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Rocky Fork Middle School rank among middle schools in Smyrna?
By Resource Investment Index, Rocky Fork Middle School ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Smyrna, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Smyrna on the city page.
What other schools are in Rutherford County?
Besides Rocky Fork Middle 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.