Central Magnet School

701 East Main St
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
10/
10
Top 1%
Serving 1,212 students in grades 6-12, Central Magnet School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 98% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥99% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 1,212 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in TN)
  • : Top 1%
  • : 98% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥99% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥99% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Central Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

School Overview

Central Magnet School's student population of 1,212 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
1,212 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
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School Rankings

Central Magnet School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central Magnet School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TN)
#1 out of 1761 schools
(Top 1%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Central Magnet School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
98%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Central Magnet School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥99%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Central Magnet School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥99%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Central Magnet School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Central Magnet School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Central Magnet School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
5%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Central Magnet School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Central Magnet School and the percentage of Black public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
75%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Central Magnet School and the percentage of White public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Central Magnet School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Central Magnet School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Tennessee.
0.42
This chart displays the diversity score of Central Magnet School and the public school average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥95%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Central Magnet School and public school graduation rate of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Central Magnet School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Central Magnet School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Central Magnet School's ranking?
Central Magnet School is ranked #1 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
98% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while ≥99% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Central Magnet School?
The graduation rate of Central Magnet School is 95%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Central Magnet School?
1,212 students attend Central Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Central Magnet School students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Magnet School?
Central Magnet School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Central Magnet School offer ?
Central Magnet School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Central Magnet School part of?
Central Magnet School is part of Rutherford County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 1,212 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10%)
  • : Top 1%
  • : 98% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥99% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥99% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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