The Rutherford County Board of Education held a specially called meeting on Thursday, June 26, to discuss the possibility of closing up to three schools.

A western North Carolina school district in financial crisis has voted to close two schools. Rutherford County Schools’ Board of Trustees devised a solution for a $6M deficit, which involves closing ...

Rutherford County school officials contend three public charters schools opening in August will cost the district up to $15 million. "The issue is these charter schools are receiving funding on ...

This map shows the "Alternative Rezoning Map for High Schools" that the Rutherford County Board of Education approved Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2023. The rezoning is supposed to start by August 2026.

Rutherford County government earning a third AAA bond rating for financing has followed many tax hikes, including 16% in 2023 ...

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) — Last year, Patty Oeser was the main person responsible for the safety of students at schools across Rutherford County. But now she’s got some help. “She ...

La Vergne High has the highest expected growth rate among the county's large high schools, according to the RSP study. Nearly 68.9% of La Vergne High's students are eligible for federal free or ...

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) — As more families move to Rutherford County, area schools are seeing an increased need for English as a Second Language (ESL) resources. Each year, area schools ...