Very Good
#402 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 23% in state
Merrol Hyde Magnet School
School · Sumner County · Hendersonville, TN
A Sumner County school where students score 43 points above what's typical for similar communities.
128 Township DR, Hendersonville, TN 37075
- Math 95% proficient (2022)
- Reading 91% proficient (2022)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Merrol Hyde Magnet School score 93% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
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→ SteadyProficiency has held near 93% across the 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 95% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 94% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Merrol Hyde Magnet School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 55Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated841/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hendersonville), 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
$97,597
Median home value
$403,400
Median rent
$1,552/mo
College educated
42.1%
Homeownership
73.2%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37075; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lighthouse Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 3.6 | K–12 | 1.6 mi | 5,001 | Compare → |
| Lighthouse Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–12 | 1.6 mi | 13 | Compare → |
| Restoring Hope Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.1 | PK–12 | 2.2 mi | 92 | Compare → |
| Family Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.6 | PK–12 | 4.5 mi | 118 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Sumner County
- Schools in district
- 52
- Rank in district
- #24 of 50
- District spending per student
- $11,191NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Merrol Hyde Magnet School is listed in Sumner County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Merrol Hyde Magnet School
Merrol Hyde Magnet School is a public school in Hendersonville, TN, part of Sumner County, serving approximately 664 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #402 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 95% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 94% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Merrol Hyde Magnet School
What grades does Merrol Hyde Magnet School serve?
Merrol Hyde Magnet School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Merrol Hyde Magnet School?
Merrol Hyde Magnet School has an enrollment of approximately 664 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Merrol Hyde Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Merrol Hyde Magnet School is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Merrol Hyde Magnet School rank in TN?
Merrol Hyde Magnet School ranks #402 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Merrol Hyde Magnet School's MySchoolScout rating?
Merrol Hyde Magnet School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Merrol Hyde Magnet School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Merrol Hyde Magnet School has 95% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 94% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Merrol Hyde Magnet School a charter school?
No, Merrol Hyde Magnet School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Merrol Hyde Magnet School a Title I school?
No, Merrol Hyde Magnet School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 664
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Sumner County
- Phone
- (615) 264-6543
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 37075)
- 72,541
- Area average commute
- 29.6 min
- Area median age
- 40.4
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 37075; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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