Murfreesboro City Schools (MCS), located in Rutherford County, TN, is a proud school district committed to the academic and personal success of each child. The educators in our twelve schools concentrate on research-based, effective instructional strategies allowing children to succeed in their education. Additionally, MCS children are given many opportunities to learn outside the classroom. Whether performing in our arts academy, learning science through horticulture or achieving success through one of our many hands-on learning camps, MCS children are excelling. Murfreesboro City Schools also boasts a strong Extended School Program (ESP). The ESP program is a year round extension of the school day offering students the opportunity to become involved in enriching activities and giving parents the convenience of safe school-based care for their child. ESP operates from 6 a.m. – 6 p.m. , around the official school day, and offers affordable choices for fee based childcare.
Rutherford County Schools consistently ranks among the best school districts in Tennessee and has outpaced national rankings on a number of measures. Rutherford County is one of the fastest growing school districts in Tennessee and the fifth largest behind those in Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville and Chattanooga. The mission of the Rutherford County School System is to empower today’s students to grasp tomorrow’s opportunities.