Dossier
Blackman Middle
Coverage of Blackman Middle in the Nexus archive.
- Rutherford County Schools prepare for growth with new school, future sites
Rutherford County Schools is addressing overcrowding with the opening of Poplar Hill Middle School, a $60 million project, as enrollment growth strains existing schools. District leaders report challenges with unsustainable student numbers at schools like Blackman and Rockville Middles, while acquiring land for future campuses and managing teacher recruitment efforts.