- Enrollment
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rutledge, TN
Rutledge Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Rutledge Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 470144002165
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rutledge Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Tennessee schools.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Rutledge · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 363
- students enrolled
Rutledge Middle School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rutledge Middle School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Rutledge, TN.
School address
District: Grainger County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470144002165 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-56 students YoY
Rutledge Middle School shrank from 402 students in 2022-23 to 346 in 2023-24 (-13.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.3 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-56 students YoY 470144002165 · Rutledge, TN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
363 enr · 13:1 · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Grainger High School (756 students)
Rutledge Middle School shrank from 402 students in 2022-23 to 346 in 2023-24 (-13.9%). Teacher FTE lost 28.3 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Rutledge Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grainger High
Grainger High School
756 students
- Washburn Schoo
Washburn School
477 students
- Bean Station E
Bean Station Elementary
437 students
- Joppa Elementa
Joppa Elementary
404 students
- This school
Rutledge Middle School
363 students
- Rutledge Eleme
Rutledge Elementary School
323 students
What this shows Rutledge Middle School reports 363 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rutledge Middle School compares
Rutledge Middle School is a shrinking 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 15% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 363 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
363
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 26% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
54.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,710
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 363 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
86
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 31 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 88.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
African American 1.1%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: White at 88.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.2, Rutledge Middle School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Grainger County reports $11,710 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rutledge Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grainger High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washburn School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bean Station Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joppa Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rutledge Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rutledge Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~363 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rutledge Middle School
How many students attend Rutledge Middle School?
Rutledge Middle School has 363 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rutledge, TN. CCD year-over-year: 402 (2022-23) → 346 (2023-24), down 56.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rutledge Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rutledge Middle School is 13:1, which is 15% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 17% 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 Rutledge Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Rutledge Middle School is White at 88.2% of enrollment, in Rutledge, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rutledge Middle School?
Rutledge Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Rutledge Middle School rank among public schools in Rutledge?
By Resource Investment Index, Rutledge Middle School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Rutledge, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Rutledge on the city page.
What other schools are in Grainger County?
Besides Rutledge Middle School, Grainger County also operates Grainger High School (756 students), Washburn School (477 students), and Bean Station Elementary (437 students). See the Grainger County district page for the complete list.