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High Schools (Grades 9-12) in Murfreesboro, Smyrna & Rutherford County
7 high schools (grades 9-12) in Murfreesboro, Smyrna & Rutherford County; 4 are on the 2026-27 EFS list and 1 on the ESA list. The fastest-growing county in the metro, centered on Murfreesboro and MTSU, with Christian K-12 schools, an Adventist school and a Catholic parish school.
Where this comes from. School details merge the NCES Private School Survey (2023-24) with the Tennessee Department of Education's 2026-27 Non-Public Schools Directory (updated October 5, 2026), its EFS registered-school list (updated August 24, 2026) and its Middle Tennessee ESA list (updated September 24, 2026), all retrieved October 28, 2026. Tuition is not reported to the state, so confirm it with the school.
Funding note: The EFS amount is the same at every grade, so $7,530 covers a smaller share at a high school; the Dual Enrollment Grant can pay for college courses on top.
| School | Type | Community | Grades | TN category | EFS 2026-27 | ESA list |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bible Church Academy 6371 Bradyville Pike, Murfreesboro 37127 | Christian Schools | Murfreesboro, Smyrna & Rutherford County | 1-12 | — | Not listed | — |
| Cedar Grove School 1640 Lascassas Pike, Murfreesboro 37130 | Independent & Secular Schools | Murfreesboro, Smyrna & Rutherford County | 5-12 | — | Not listed | — |
| Franklin Road Christian School 3124 Franklin Road, Murfreesboro 37128 | Christian Schools | Murfreesboro, Smyrna & Rutherford County | PK-12 | II, III, IV | ✓ EFS | — |
| Lancaster Christian Academy 150 Soccer Way, Smyrna 37167 | Christian Schools | Murfreesboro, Smyrna & Rutherford County | PK-12 | II, IV | ✓ EFS | ✓ ESA |
| Middle Tennessee Christian School 100 E Mtcs Rd, Murfreesboro 37129 | Christian Schools | Murfreesboro, Smyrna & Rutherford County | PK-12 | III | ✓ EFS | — |
| Providence Christian Academy 410 Dejarnette Ln, Murfreesboro 37130 | Christian Schools | Murfreesboro, Smyrna & Rutherford County | K-12 | III | ✓ EFS | — |
| Redeemer Classical Academy 4232 Veterans Pkwy, Murfreesboro 37128 | Christian Schools | Murfreesboro, Smyrna & Rutherford County | K-12 | IV | Not listed | — |
| Flag | Is | Isn't |
|---|---|---|
| EFS ✓ | Payable with the $7,530 EFS in 2026-27 | A promise of a seat or a tuition price |
| ESA ✓ | Approved for Metro Nashville ESA students | Open to students zoned outside MNPS |
| Category IV/V | Approved by Tennessee to operate | Eligible for EFS or ESA |
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