Excellent
#323 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 18% in state
Central Magnet School
High School · Rutherford County · Murfreesboro, TN
A Rutherford County high school where students score 47 points above what's typical for similar communities.
701 East Main ST, Murfreesboro, TN 37130
- Math 98% proficient (2022)
- Reading 98% proficient (2022)
- 99%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Central Magnet School score 98% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 98% across the 13-year record (2010–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 94% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 99% (multi-year average, 2010-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Central Magnet School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Nashville map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,444/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Murfreesboro), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,389
Median home value
$347,100
Median rent
$1,157/mo
College educated
37.5%
Homeownership
48.7%
Poverty rate
16.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37130; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holloway High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 123 | Compare → |
| Genesis Teen Learning Center @ Rutherford CountyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 9–11 | 1.0 mi | 9 | Compare → |
| Cedar Grove SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | 5–12 | 1.6 mi | 45 | Compare → |
| Middle Tennessee Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.9private | PK–12 | 1.7 mi | 655 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Rutherford County
- Schools in district
- 51
- Rank in district
- #6 of 50
- District spending per student
- $10,708NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Central Magnet School is listed in Rutherford County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Central Magnet School
Central Magnet School is a public high school in Murfreesboro, TN, part of Rutherford County, serving approximately 1,212 students in grades 6th-12th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #323 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 94% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 99% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Central Magnet School
What grades does Central Magnet School serve?
Central Magnet School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Central Magnet School?
Central Magnet School has an enrollment of approximately 1,212 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Magnet School is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Central Magnet School rank in TN?
Central Magnet School ranks #323 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Central Magnet School's MySchoolScout rating?
Central Magnet School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Central Magnet School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Central Magnet School has 94% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 99% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Central Magnet School a charter school?
No, Central Magnet School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Central Magnet School a Title I school?
No, Central Magnet School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,212
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 71
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Rutherford County
- Phone
- (615) 904-6789
- 4-Year Graduation
- 99%+
- Area population (ZIP 37130)
- 57,768
- Area average commute
- 25.1 min
- Area median age
- 33
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 37130; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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