Central Magnet School

Central Magnet School serves 1,212 students in grades 6 through 12 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. As a regular public school in the Rutherford County system, it maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17.1:1 with 71 full-time equivalent teachers providing instruction across the middle and high school years. The school currently holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1432 out of 1796 schools statewide, placing it in the 20th percentile among Tennessee schools.

While this indicates room for academic growth, the school continues to serve its diverse student body spanning seven grade levels under one roof. Central Magnet School's location on East Main Street places it at the heart of Murfreesboro's educational landscape. The surrounding 37130 ZIP code area is home to 58,119 residents, with a median household income of $57,425 and median home values around $301,500.

The community shows strong educational values, with 36% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher, though the area also faces economic challenges with a 17.5% poverty rate. The school operates within Murfreesboro's mid-size city environment, offering students access to both urban amenities and the close-knit community feel that characterizes this growing Tennessee city.