- Enrollment
- 2,474
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Murfreesboro, TN
Whitworth-Buchanan Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Whitworth-Buchanan Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 470369002253
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whitworth-Buchanan Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #2 of 4
- middle schools in Murfreesboro · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 755
- students enrolled
Whitworth-Buchanan Middle School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whitworth-Buchanan Middle School ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Murfreesboro, TN.
School address
District: Rutherford County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470369002253 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Whitworth-Buchanan Middle School held near 762 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 54.5 → 58.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 470369002253 · Murfreesboro, TN Middle · MID · TRAD
755 enr · 14:1 · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Stewarts Creek High School (2,474 students)
Whitworth-Buchanan Middle School held near 762 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 54.5 → 58.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Whitworth-Buchanan 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 755
Whitworth-Buchanan Middle School
755 students
What this shows Whitworth-Buchanan Middle School reports 755 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whitworth-Buchanan Middle School compares
Whitworth-Buchanan Middle 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 755 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
755
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 38% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.8%
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
$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 378 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
193
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 39.3%
Hispanic or Latino 29.9%
African American 20.1%
Two or More 7.2%
Asian 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 39.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.9, Whitworth-Buchanan 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 Whitworth-Buchanan 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whitworth-Buchanan 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 Murfreesboro
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 (~755 students)
Frequently asked questions about Whitworth-Buchanan Middle School
How many students attend Whitworth-Buchanan Middle School?
Whitworth-Buchanan Middle School has 755 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Murfreesboro, TN. CCD year-over-year: 759 (2022-23) → 762 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitworth-Buchanan Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Whitworth-Buchanan Middle School is 14:1, which is 8% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 11% 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 Whitworth-Buchanan Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Whitworth-Buchanan Middle School is White at 39.3% of enrollment, in Murfreesboro, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whitworth-Buchanan Middle School?
Whitworth-Buchanan Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Whitworth-Buchanan Middle School rank among middle schools in Murfreesboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Whitworth-Buchanan Middle School ranks #2 of 4 middle 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 middle schools in Murfreesboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Rutherford County?
Besides Whitworth-Buchanan 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.