For the 2024-25 school year, there are 506 magnet public high schools serving 328,850 students in Tennessee.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public high schools in Tennessee are Central Magnet School, Merrol Hyde Magnet School and Hamilton County Collegiate High At Chattanooga State. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tennessee magnet public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Tennessee magnet public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is equal to the Tennessee average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fred J Page High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Tennessee public high school average of 40% (majority Black).
Best Magnet Public High Schools in Tennessee (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 98% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
701 East Main St
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 904-6789
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 904-6789
Grades: 6-12
| 1,210 students
Rank: #22.
Merrol Hyde Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
128 Township Dr
Hendersonville, TN 37075
(615) 264-6543
Hendersonville, TN 37075
(615) 264-6543
Grades: K-12
| 668 students
Rank: #33.
Hamilton County Collegiate High At Chattanooga State
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4501 Amnicola Hwy
Chattanooga, TN 37406
(423) 697-4492
Chattanooga, TN 37406
(423) 697-4492
Grades: 9-12
| 131 students
Rank: #44.
Hume - Fogg High School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
700 Broadway
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 291-6300
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 291-6300
Grades: 9-12
| 898 students
Rank: #55.
Martin Luther King Jr School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
613 17th Avenue North
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 329-8400
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 329-8400
Grades: 7-12
| 1,211 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Franklin High School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
810 Hillsboro Rd
Franklin, TN 37064
(615) 472-4450
Franklin, TN 37064
(615) 472-4450
Grades: 9-12
| 1,801 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Ravenwood High School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1724 Wilson Pike
Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 472-4800
Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 472-4800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,958 students
Rank: #88.
Brentwood High School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5304 Murray Ln
Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 472-4220
Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 472-4220
Grades: 9-12
| 1,729 students
Rank: #99.
Chattanooga School For The Liberal Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4850 Jersey Pike
Chattanooga, TN 37416
(423) 855-2614
Chattanooga, TN 37416
(423) 855-2614
Grades: K-12
| 792 students
Rank: #1010.
University School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1 Alexendra Dr
Johnson City, TN 37614
(423) 439-4333
Johnson City, TN 37614
(423) 439-4333
Grades: K-12
| 597 students
Rank: #1111.
Independence High School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1776 Declaration Way
Thompsons Station, TN 37179
(615) 472-4600
Thompsons Station, TN 37179
(615) 472-4600
Grades: 9-12
| 2,095 students
Rank: #1212.
Signal Mountain Middle/high School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2650 Sam Powell Trl
Signal Mountain, TN 37377
(423) 886-0880
Signal Mountain, TN 37377
(423) 886-0880
Grades: 6-12
| 1,368 students
Rank: #1313.
Chatt High Center For Creative Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1301 Dallas Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 498-7365
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 498-7365
Grades: 6-12
| 649 students
Rank: #1414.
Fred J Page High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6281 Arno Rd
Franklin, TN 37064
(615) 472-4730
Franklin, TN 37064
(615) 472-4730
Grades: 9-12
| 1,284 students
Rank: #1515.
Farragut High School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11237 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37922
(865) 966-9775
Knoxville, TN 37922
(865) 966-9775
Grades: 9-12
| 2,096 students
Rank: #1616.
Maryville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
825 Lawrence Ave
Maryville, TN 37803
(865) 982-1132
Maryville, TN 37803
(865) 982-1132
Grades: 10-12
| 1,242 students
Rank: #1717.
Collierville Virtual Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
145 W. Poplar Ave
Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 861-7000
Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 861-7000
Grades: 3-12
| 132 students
Rank: #1818.
Lakeland Preparatory School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5020 Lions Crest Dr
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 867-5412
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 867-5412
Grades: 5-9
| 1,094 students
Rank: #1919.
Valor Flagship Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4527 Nollensville Rd
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 823-7982
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 823-7982
Grades: 5-12
| 1,400 students
Rank: #2020.
Eagleville School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
500 Hwy 99
Eagleville, TN 37060
(615) 274-6336
Eagleville, TN 37060
(615) 274-6336
Grades: PK-12
| 990 students
Rank: #2121.
Chattanooga School For Arts And Sciences Upper
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
865 E 3rd St
Chattanooga, TN 37403
(423) 498-6845
Chattanooga, TN 37403
(423) 498-6845
Grades: 6-12
| 682 students
Rank: #2222.
Stem School Chattanooga
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4501 Amnicola Hwy
Chattanooga, TN 37406
(423) 531-6270
Chattanooga, TN 37406
(423) 531-6270
Grades: 9-12
| 279 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Nolensville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1600 Summerlyn Dr
Nolensville, TN 37135
(615) 472-5200
Nolensville, TN 37135
(615) 472-5200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,463 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
South Gibson County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Mount Zion Rd
Medina, TN 38355
(731) 783-0999
Medina, TN 38355
(731) 783-0999
Grades: 9-12
| 790 students
Rank: #2525.
Science Hill High School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1509 John Exum Pkwy
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 232-2190
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 232-2190
Grades: 9-12
| 2,401 students
Rank: #2626.
L N Stem Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 Henley St
Knoxville, TN 37902
(865) 329-8440
Knoxville, TN 37902
(865) 329-8440
Grades: 9-12
| 569 students
Rank: #27 - 3027. - 30.
Cheatham County Virtual School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
104 Elizabeth St
Ashland City, TN 37015
(615) 746-1424
Ashland City, TN 37015
(615) 746-1424
Grades: 9-12
| 17 students
Rank: #27 - 3027. - 30.
Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
535 Chickamauga Avenue Ave
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 525-0069
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 525-0069
Grades: 9-12
| 95 students
Rank: #27 - 3027. - 30.
Hickman County Learning Academy
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
115 Murphree Ave
Centerville, TN 37033
(931) 729-3391
Centerville, TN 37033
(931) 729-3391
Grades: 3-12
| 7 students
Rank: #27 - 3027. - 30.
Shrine School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4259 Forest View Dr
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-2400
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-2400
Grades: PK-12
| 138 students
Rank: #3131.
Station Camp High School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1040 Bison Trl
Gallatin, TN 37066
(615) 451-6551
Gallatin, TN 37066
(615) 451-6551
Grades: 9-12
| 1,110 students
Rank: #3232.
Summit High School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2830 Twin Lakes Dr
Spring Hill, TN 37174
(615) 472-5100
Spring Hill, TN 37174
(615) 472-5100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,708 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Early College High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
120 White Bridge Rd
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 353-3333
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 353-3333
Grades: 9-12
| 180 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Renaissance High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
108 Everbright Ave
Franklin, TN 37064
(615) 472-4670
Franklin, TN 37064
(615) 472-4670
Grades: 9-12
| 167 students
Rank: #3535.
East High School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3206 Poplar Ave
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 416-6160
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 416-6160
Grades: 9-12
| 568 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked magnet public high schools in Tennessee?
The top ranked magnet public high schools in Tennessee include Central Magnet School, Merrol Hyde Magnet School and Hamilton County Collegiate High At Chattanooga State.
How many magnet public high schools are located in Tennessee?
506 magnet public high schools are located in Tennessee.
What is the racial composition of students in Tennessee?
Tennessee magnet public high schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Tennessee public high schools average of 40% (majority Black).
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