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Central Magnet School
Public Middle, High School
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Grade 6-12
701 E Main St,
Murfreesboro, TN
Rutherford County Schools
School Details
Head of School
Dr. John Ash
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1370
Average ACT Score
31
Math Proficiency
98%
Reading Proficiency
99%
Average GPA
3.81
Graduation Rate
95%
Niche Grade
A+
A+
A+
A-
C
B+
B
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.81
Reading Proficiency
99%
Math Proficiency
98%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
71
Full Time Teachers
71
Teachers in First or Second Year
1.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1370
Math
680
Verbal
690
Average ACT
31
Math
30
English
33
Reading
32
Science
31
Number of AP Courses
27
AP Pass Rate
88.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
413:1
Student Diversity
Female
55%
Male
45%
White
77.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
9.1%
Hispanic
5.3%
Two or more races
4.4%
Black
3.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
School Rankings
#1
Best Public MS in Tennessee
#2
Best College Prep Public HS in Tennessee
#2
Best Magnet HS in Tennessee
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
567 Students
Middle Tennessee State University
466 Students
Vanderbilt University
307 Students
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
201 Students
Tennessee Technological University
193 Students
The University of Alabama
166 Students
Belmont University
156 Students
University of Kentucky
121 Students
Duke University
107 Students
Lipscomb University
103 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology
150 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
109 Students
Psychology
102 Students
Business
91 Students
Chemistry
88 Students
Computer Science
70 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
61 Students
Pre-Law Studies
57 Students
Political Science and Government
56 Students
Engineering
54 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
8/22/2025
Lots of options and outstanding college readiness. Teachers are overall very helpful. However, the facilities are poor
5/27/2025
Central Magnet prepares you so well for college. The emphasis placed on academics can be stressful at times, but the classes offered and the teachers help you to maximize your mental power. Everyone understands the stress of the school, so people are understanding and very kind.
11/15/2024
Central is such a good school, and it's an environment that will allow you to flourish if you have the competitive Central spirit. The academic pressure is so much, but it's the kind of pressure that drives you to succeed at any costs. The only complaint I'd have is that the counselors seem somewhat unequipped to handle the mental health problems the school can cause.
GreatSchools Reviews
12/12/2020
My son is going to this school right now, and he is having a hard time keeping up, but me and my husband will help him and try and keep his grades up and good.
10/1/2016
Central has great academic courses and outstanding teachers! This school really focuses on college readiness, therefore it offers over 30 AP courses and all classes are honors level or above. The arts programs are the best I've ever seen. The athletic teams aren't the greatest in the county, but Cen...
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Map
List Price Range
$275K - $1.4M
Homes For Sale
987
Average Home Value
$452,741
Median Lot Size
11,761 Sq Ft
Average House Size
2,456 Sq Ft
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
$1,145 - $1,750 per month
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- 1 - 3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 529+ Sq Ft
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- Murfreesboro, TN
$1,347 - $1,978 per month
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- 1 - 2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 677+ Sq Ft
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$1,550 - $3,769 per month
- Farmhouse Apartments
- 1 - 3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 715+ Sq Ft
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- Murfreesboro, TN
Additional Schools in the Area
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- K to 12th
- Private
Parks in this Area
Murfreesboro Bark Park
Fall Creek Recreation Area
- Bike Trails
Gateway Island
Old Fort Park
Cason Trail Greenway Park And Trailhead
Barfield Crescent Park
Richard Siegel Park
Oaklands Park
West Fork Recreation Area
- Bike Trails
- Grills
- Picnic Area
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Central Magnet School is a public school for students in grades 6-12 in Murfreesboro, TN, in the Murfreesboro neighborhood, and is served by the Rutherford County Schools in Tennessee. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,215 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 98% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 99% are proficient in reading. Central Magnet School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.81, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1370 and an ACT score of 31. The average home value in this area is $452,741. Discover additional schools in the area, like Holloway High School, Oakland High School, Redeemer Classical Academy, and more. Learn more about what Murfreesboro has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Central Magnet School.