Rutherford County School District is a public school system serving Rutherford County, Tennessee. The district is headquartered in Murfreesboro and operates as one of the largest school systems in Tennessee. It encompasses multiple elementary, middle, and high schools across the county, serving communities including Murfreesboro, Smyrna, La Vergne, and Eagleville. The district manages over 40 schools and serves approximately 49,000 students, making it the fourth-largest school district in Tennessee. Rutherford County Schools employs more than 5,000 faculty and staff members across its facilities. The district operates under the governance of the Rutherford County Board of Education, which consists of elected representatives from different zones within the county. Rutherford County Schools offers comprehensive educational programs from pre-kindergarten through grade 12, including special education services, career and technical education programs, and advanced placement courses. The district has received recognition for its academic achievements and maintains accreditation through AdvancED (now Cognia). The school system has experienced significant growth in recent decades, parallel to the rapid population expansion in Rutherford County, necessitating the construction of new schools and facilities to accommodate increasing enrollment.