Central Magnet School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Murfreesboro, Tennessee 37130 · Rutherford County
#1 of 321 high schools in Tennessee
#3 of 16,910 nationally
About Central Magnet School
Central Magnet School is a public high located in Murfreesboro, in the Rutherford County school district of Tennessee, United States. It caters for Grades 6–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,222 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 98.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of high schools in United States and 1st of 321 ranked high schools in Tennessee. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (99th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (98th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,222.
There are 34 schools in Murfreesboro; Central Magnet School ranks 3rd of 30 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)97%
- Reading proficiency (30%)98%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)–
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Central Magnet School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,222
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Reading proficiency
- 98%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 97%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Central Magnet School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Homer Pittard Campus School
Murfreesboro · Public elementary · Grades K–5
240 students · 380 m away
Rutherford County Virtual School
Murfreesboro · Public other · Grades 3–12
384 students · 796 m away
Bradley Academy - An Arts Integrated School
Murfreesboro · Public elementary · Grades K–6
334 students · 854 m away
Holloway High School
Murfreesboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
122 students · 902 m away
Hobgood Elementary
Murfreesboro · Public elementary · Grades K–6
657 students · 1.3 km away
Reeves-Rogers Elementary
Murfreesboro · Public elementary · Grades K–5
378 students · 1.9 km away
McFadden School Of Excellence
Murfreesboro · Public elementary · Grades K–5
386 students · 2.0 km away
Discovery School
Murfreesboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
391 students · 2.1 km away
Mitchell-Neilson Elementary
Murfreesboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
619 students · 2.6 km away
Northfield Elementary
Murfreesboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
711 students · 3.6 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Tennessee with a comparable Enrollment.
Hillsboro High
Nashville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,224 students
Maryville High School
Maryville · Public high · Grades 10–12
1,231 students
Ooltewah High School
Ooltewah · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,233 students
Halls High School
Knoxville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,236 students
Kenwood High
Clarksville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,238 students
Millington Central Middle High School
Millington · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,193 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Central Magnet School a good school?
Central Magnet School has a Success Index (US) of 98.8 out of 100 (Top 5% of high schools in United States) and ranks #1 of 321 in Tennessee. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Central Magnet School rank in Tennessee?
Central Magnet School ranks #1 of 321 high schools in Tennessee and #3 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Central Magnet School?
Central Magnet School had 1,222 students in 2025.
Is Central Magnet School a elementary school or a high school?
Central Magnet School is classified as a high covering Grades 6–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Central Magnet School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Central Magnet School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.