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Rutherford County Schools

Central Magnet School

#2 in Best Public High Schools in Tennessee
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Public, Magnet
  • 6-12
  • Murfreesboro, TN
  • 445 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Diversity
      B-
    3. Teachers
      A+
    4. College Prep
      A+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A-
    6. Health & Safety
      A+
    7. Administration
      A+
    8. Sports
      B-
    9. Food
      C+
    10. Resources & Facilities
      B-
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    Central Magnet School is a top rated, public, magnet school located in Murfreesboro, TN. It has 1,236 students in grades 6-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 18 to 1. According to state test scores, 97% of students are at least proficient in math and 99% in reading.
    Address
    701 East Main St
    Murfreesboro, TN 37130
    Telephone
    (615) 904-6789
    Website
    central.rcschools.net
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    Central Magnet School Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    99%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    97%
    Average Graduation Rate
    95%
    Average SAT
    1410
    33 responses
    Average ACT
    31
    455 responses
    AP Enrollment
    98%
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    Living in the Area
    A-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      B
    2. Good for Families
      A-
    3. Housing
      B
    Median Household Income
    $57,753
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $957
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $198,800
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    A+
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    96%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.55 responses
    Poll
    85%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.55 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 180 responses
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    • The Spoon Game
      18%
    • Class trips
      17%
    • Pep Rallies
      17%
    • All the extreme nerds ditch the pep assembly
      13%
    • Powder Puff games
      9%
    • Basketball Games
      8%
    • Going to the Library
      6%

    Students

    Diversity
    B-
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    1,236
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    4%
    90%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.59 responses
    86%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.59 responses
    49%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.59 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    18:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $45,277
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    6.3%
    76%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.72 responses
    89%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.72 responses
    88%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.72 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    A-
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Very Low
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Low
    Expenses Per Student
    $8,766/ year
    National
    $12,239
    92%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.75 responses
    53%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.75 responses
    92%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.75 responses
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    Central Magnet School has allowed me to feel immensely prepared for college. Due to the various AP and Advanced Honors courses that I was provided, I have been challenged and taught more than just state standards. I have been taught how to handle a large workload and build lasting relationships with fellow students and teachers. The staff members are understanding, and they treat the students with respect and courtesy. I am so thankful for the opportunity to have attended the number one high school in Tennessee!
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    Many rigorous courses; four years of Latin offered; four years of biomedical sciences offered; many club and competition activities. The teachers overall are excellent, putting in extra time before and after school for individual attention. This is an academic magnet, attracting students motivated by learning. All classes are Honors, Advanced Honors, or Advanced Placement (AP). There is an application process; previous test scores and GPA's are used to determine qualification, and the top 200 or so are offered admission as freshmen. Competition is stiff as applications are open to students in all of the cities located in Rutherford County. CMS is ranked nationally as the #1 public high school in Tennessee, #10 nationally for all magnet schools, and #44 nationally for all public high schools.
    Central Magnet School is a middle school and high school environment like no other. The teachers are dedicated to their craft and to helping the students succeed. The students are, for the most part, extremely hard working and driven to achieve great things in their high school career. I truly believe that Central helped to shape me into a wonderful student and prepared me to enter college (with 28 credit hours already complete). However, there is so much pressure to be exceptional and outdo not only peers in surrounding high schools but also those you attend school with. Central places students with perfect marks on standardized tests on a pedestal, almost shaming those who do not reach those same scores. This stress causes students to constantly compare themselves to one another in an extremely toxic fashion. Should this problem be addressed, Central would be almost the perfect example of a thriving school environment.