Central Magnet School vs Hillsboro High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Tennessee, United States, 49 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Magnet School
Murfreesboro · Public high · Grades 6–12
1,222 students
Hillsboro High
Nashville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,224 students
| Measure | Central Magnet School Murfreesboro, Tennessee | Hillsboro High Nashville, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 99 Top 5% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1 of 321 | #262 of 321 |
| National rank | #3 of 16,910 | #16680 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,222 | 1,224 |
| Enrollment | 1,222 | 1,224 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 98% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 97% | 13% |
| city | Murfreesboro | Nashville |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Magnet School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (98.8 vs 8.9).
- •Central Magnet School does better on math proficiency (97% vs 13%).
- •Central Magnet School does better on reading proficiency (98% vs 22%).
- •Hillsboro High is the larger school with 1,224 students compared with 1,222.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Central Magnet School better than Hillsboro High?
On the Success Index (US), Central Magnet School ranks higher (98.8 vs 8.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Central Magnet School and Hillsboro High?
About 49 km in a straight line, between Murfreesboro and Nashville in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Magnet School: 1,222. Hillsboro High: 1,224. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Magnet School and Hillsboro High rank in Tennessee?
Central Magnet School is 1st of 321 and Hillsboro High is 262nd of 321 among high schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).