- Enrollment
- 2,474
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Murfreesboro, TN
Siegel High School
Federal NCES profile for Siegel High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470369002038
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Siegel High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. It is also one of the largest schools in Tennessee.
- #3 of 5
- high schools in Murfreesboro · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 1,910
- students enrolled
Siegel High School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Siegel High School ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Murfreesboro, TN.
School address
District: Rutherford County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470369002038 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Siegel High School held near 1,873 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 120.6 → 121.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 470369002038 · Murfreesboro, TN High · MID · TRAD
1,910 enr · 15.9:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Stewarts Creek High School (2,474 students)
Siegel High School held near 1,873 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 120.6 → 121.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Siegel 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
Siegel High School
1,910 students
What this shows Siegel High School reports 1,910 students on the CCD universe file.
How Siegel High School compares
Siegel 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 4% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,910 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,910
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 64% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.2%
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 478 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
105
in-school suspensions + 75 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 30 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 61.4%
African American 16.4%
Hispanic or Latino 14.6%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 61.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.2, Siegel High School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
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 Siegel 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Siegel 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
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 (~1,910 students)
Frequently asked questions about Siegel High School
How many students attend Siegel High School?
Siegel High School has 1,910 students enrolled. It is a high school in Murfreesboro, TN. CCD year-over-year: 1,861 (2022-23) → 1,873 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Siegel High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Siegel High School is 15.9:1, which is 4% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Siegel High School?
The largest demographic group at Siegel High School is White at 61.4% of enrollment, in Murfreesboro, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Siegel High School?
Siegel High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Siegel High School rank among high schools in Murfreesboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Siegel High School ranks #3 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 Siegel 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.