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Central Magnet School

Public, Magnet Grades 6-12

Summary

Central Magnet School is a high-performing public school serving grades 6-12 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, with a student population of 1,210. The school is part of the Rutherford County School District, which is ranked 37th out of 140 districts in Tennessee and has a 4-star rating.

Central Magnet School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Tennessee, ranking 2nd out of 384 Tennessee high schools in the 2022-2023 school year and receiving a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its students significantly outperform their peers in the Rutherford County district and the state of Tennessee on standardized tests, with 95% of 8th-grade students proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 45.9% in Rutherford County and 34% statewide. While the student population is predominantly White (77.19%), the school has a more diverse student body compared to the surrounding Stewarts Creek High School, Smyrna High School, and other schools in the district.

Central Magnet School's exceptional academic performance is further highlighted by its low student-teacher ratio of 16.8 in the 2022-2023 school year, which is lower than the surrounding high schools in the district. This level of sustained excellence, diverse student population, and ability to outshine nearby schools make Central Magnet School a model for high-quality public education in Tennessee.

1,222

Students ?

16.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,539

Per pupil spending ?

7.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

701 East Main ST
Murfreesboro, TN 37130

(615) 904-6789

District: Rutherford County

Racial breakdown:

White:

73.2%

Asian:

12.7%

Hispanic:

5.0%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 98th percentile in 2014 → 99th in 2023

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Tennessee average (92% vs 27% meeting standards)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school92%

District avg33%

Tennessee avg27%

Not ranked this year

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39^th of 139Rutherford County among Tennessee districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2021	95.5	16 of 576	97.2%	★★★★★
2015	92.9	6 of 492	98.8%	★★★★★
2014	92.2	7 of 485	98.6%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2021	86.4	2 of 62	96.8%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2021	90.2	31 of 538	94.2%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2021	96.6	10 of 529	98.1%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2021	93.8	19 of 496	96.2%	★★★★★

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2023	100.0	2 of 384	99.5%	★★★★★
2021	97.1	2 of 347	99.4%	★★★★★
2019	97.9	5 of 342	98.5%	★★★★★
2018	100.0	1 of 341	99.7%	★★★★★
2016	100.0	1 of 351	99.7%	★★★★★
2015	92.3	5 of 300	98.3%	★★★★★
2014	91.6	6 of 296	98.0%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2018	100.0	1 of 199	99.5%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2018	91.2	1 of 47	97.9%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2024	100.0	1 of 365	99.7%	★★★★★
2023	89.9	9 of 366	97.5%	★★★★★
2021	93.8	5 of 340	98.5%	★★★★★
2019	85.9	20 of 337	94.1%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2021	99.0	1 of 180	99.4%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2025	100.0	1 of 368	99.7%	★★★★★
2021	91.1	5 of 332	98.5%	★★★★★
2019	100.0	1 of 329	99.7%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2023	99.9	1 of 325	99.7%	★★★★★
2021	92.1	2 of 306	99.3%	★★★★★
2019	97.3	5 of 301	98.3%	★★★★★
2018	100.0	1 of 307	99.7%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

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Female (2021)94th percentile-3 vs school

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by a student
Wednesday, November 25, 2015

Central is a terrible school with a terrible experience. Students are constantly stressed about maintaining a high GPA and are unable to enjoy the social benefits of other schools. We don't even have our own football team, so going to a football game is a strong no. Honestly, any Central student would be better off at a school like Blackman or Riverdale, because a 3.5 (which you're probably going to get at Central, because the teachers are terrible and the workload is FAR TOO HIGH) with a Central diploma probably won't get you as far as a 4.0 with a Blackman diploma. Let's not forget that my fellow classmates are all awkward, crummy, and annoying, most being religiously biased and Republican. The environment is so negative that at least EVERY student who has managed to grow up in the pre-K styled environment will tell you they've broken down MULTIPLE times due to the high pressure and terrible teaching.

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Schools Near Central Magnet School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				TNReady Mathematics (2025)		TNReady English Language Arts (2025)		TNReady Algebra I (2025)			TNReady Algebra II (2025)				TNReady Biology I (2025)				TNReady US History (2025)				TNReady English I (2025)		TNReady English II (2025)				TNReady Geometry (2025)				TNReady Science (2025)		TNReady Social Studies (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	TNReady Mathematics 8th Grade	TNReady Mathematics All Grades	TNReady English Language Arts 8th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts All Grades	TNReady Algebra I 9th Grade	TNReady Algebra I 10th Grade	TNReady Algebra I All Grades	TNReady Algebra II 10th Grade	TNReady Algebra II 11th Grade	TNReady Algebra II 12th Grade	TNReady Algebra II All Grades	TNReady Biology I 9th Grade	TNReady Biology I 10th Grade	TNReady Biology I 11th Grade	TNReady Biology I All Grades	TNReady US History 10th Grade	TNReady US History 11th Grade	TNReady US History 12th Grade	TNReady US History All Grades	TNReady English I 9th Grade	TNReady English I All Grades	TNReady English II 10th Grade	TNReady English II 11th Grade	TNReady English II 12th Grade	TNReady English II All Grades	TNReady Geometry 9th Grade	TNReady Geometry 10th Grade	TNReady Geometry 11th Grade	TNReady Geometry All Grades	TNReady Science 8th Grade	TNReady Science All Grades	TNReady Social Studies 8th Grade	TNReady Social Studies All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Central Magnet School	Public, Magnet	6-12	701 East Main ST	Murfreesboro	37130	Rutherford County	Rutherford County	No	Yes	No	No	(615) 904-6789	1,212	71	16.9		901 (74.3%)	52 (4.3%)	64 (5.3%)	134 (11.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	59 (4.9%)								(n/a)									92.1																									$11,539	$297	$10,892
Holloway High School	Public	9-12	619 South Highland AVE	Murfreesboro	37130	Rutherford County	Rutherford County	No	No	No	Yes	(615) 890-6004	123	17	7.2		56 (45.5%)	29 (23.6%)	26 (21.1%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (8.9%)	45.4	193^rd of 389 public high schools	50.4%		47.3	187^th of 392 public high schools	52.3%	6					23.1		22.2		27.8		31.9		32.3		28.2	50.0	27.3		39.1	29.6	32.1	42.4			40.5		28.6		26.3					$24,682	$297	$24,266
Westbrooks - Woods Academy	Public	6-12	814 South Church ST	Murfreesboro	37130	Rutherford County	Rutherford County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(615) 893-5812	0																		(n/a)
Rutherford County Adult High School	Public	9-12	2240 Southpark Drive #1	Murfreesboro	37128	Rutherford County	Rutherford County	No	No	No	No	(615) 896-0876	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Daniel McKee Alternative School	Public	6-12	2623 Halls Hill PIKE	Murfreesboro	37130	Rutherford County	Rutherford County	No	No	No	No	(615) 890-2282	56	15	3.6		21 (37.5%)	21 (37.5%)	6 (10.7%)	1 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.8%)	6 (10.7%)	7.6	380^th of 389 public high schools	2.3%					(n/a)	16.7	11.5	14.3	14.3			8.7										7.1		6.3	11.1	10.5	28.6			28.6					38.5	25.9	28.6	25.0
Riverdale High School	Public	9-12	802 Warrior DR	Murfreesboro	37128	Rutherford County	Rutherford County	No	No	No	No	(615) 890-6450	2,124	175	12.1		1,039 (48.9%)	465 (21.9%)	432 (20.3%)	91 (4.3%)	3 (0.1%)	1 (0.0%)	93 (4.4%)	64.1	102^nd of 389 public high schools	73.8%		54.7	141^st of 392 public high schools	64.0%	39					25.2		24.6	89.4	32.8	5.9	38.8	91.0	47.9	16.7	52.4		42.8		42.5	41.4	40.9	59.2	8.3		56.7		34.7		40.1					$11,535	$367	$10,844
Oakland High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	2225 Patriot DR	Murfreesboro	37130	Rutherford County	Rutherford County	No	Yes	No	No	(615) 904-3780	1,947	135	14.4		986 (50.6%)	485 (24.9%)	329 (16.9%)	43 (2.2%)	8 (0.4%)	3 (0.2%)	93 (4.8%)	71.9	68^th of 389 public high schools	82.5%		66.3	91^st of 392 public high schools	76.8%	23					32.1	16.7	31.5	78.9	33.0		43.5		40.6	15.0	58.1	38.5	39.2	26.7	38.6	54.6	54.3	66.1			64.6		41.4	36.4	49.8					$12,621	$342	$11,951
Siegel High School	Public	9-12	3300 Siegel RD	Murfreesboro	37129	Rutherford County	Rutherford County	No	No	No	No	(615) 904-3800	1,873	121	15.4		1,179 (62.9%)	310 (16.6%)	253 (13.5%)	45 (2.4%)	3 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	80 (4.3%)	76.9	51^st of 389 public high schools	86.9%		69.2	74^th of 392 public high schools	81.1%	23					31.1		30.8		35.1	7.7	44.0	93.0	50.3		56.6	50.0	56.2	40.9	54.9	51.0	50.8	67.7			66.3	93.5	37.6		45.0					$12,148	$470	$11,266
Blackman High School	Public	9-12	3956 Blaze DR	Murfreesboro	37128	Rutherford County	Rutherford County	No	No	No	No	(615) 904-3850	2,233	134	16.7		1,114 (49.9%)	485 (21.7%)	372 (16.7%)	130 (5.8%)	7 (0.3%)	3 (0.1%)	122 (5.5%)	71.8	71^st of 389 public high schools	81.7%		71.8	67^th of 392 public high schools	82.9%	4					28.4		28.2	87.9	35.6		40.4	91.8	35.4		55.2		45.5	45.0	45.4	51.4	51.2	67.1	27.3	15.0	63.0		38.1	12.5	44.1					$10,860	$333	$10,196
Rockvale High School	Public	9-12	6545 Highway 99	Rockvale	37153	Rutherford County	Rutherford County	No	No	No	No	(615) 893-5812	2,178	130	16.7		1,172 (53.8%)	413 (19.0%)	365 (16.8%)	88 (4.0%)	2 (0.1%)	4 (0.2%)	134 (6.2%)	78.6	46^th of 389 public high schools	88.2%		74.5	56^th of 392 public high schools	85.7%	10					35.3		35.0		38.5	13.3	41.0	90.1	38.5		55.6		48.6		48.8	54.1	54.0	70.3	26.9		67.7		45.0	5.0	46.2					$11,373	$297	$10,669

Frequently Asked Questions about Central Magnet School

How many students attend Central Magnet School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,222 students attended Central Magnet School.

What district is Central Magnet School in?

Rutherford County

What is the racial makeup of Central Magnet School?

Students at Central Magnet School are 73% White, 13% Asian, 5% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 4% African American.

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