Central Magnet School

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1,222 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Central Magnet School, located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, is a highly regarded public magnet school serving students in grades 6 through 12. As part of the Rutherford County School district, it operates as a selective-enrollment institution that emphasizes rigorous academic standards and a challenging college-preparatory curriculum. The school is consistently ranked among the top schools in the state and the nation, drawing students from across the county who are looking for a demanding environment that fosters high achievement and intellectual growth.

Beyond its strong academic focus, Central Magnet is known for its diverse range of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and various academic clubs. The school culture is characterized by a strong sense of community and a commitment to preparing students for competitive university programs. Because it is a magnet school, admission is competitive, and students are expected to maintain high performance levels, making it a premier destination for families seeking a specialized, accelerated educational experience in Middle Tennessee.

1,222

Total Students

71.7

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central Magnet School
Demographic	Student Count
White	895
Hispanic	61
Black	54
Asian	155
Two or More	55
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
895 (73.2%)
Asian
155 (12.7%)
Hispanic
61 (5.0%)
Two or More
55 (4.5%)
Black
54 (4.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Rutherford County
Phone:	(615)904-6789
Website:	http://central.rcschools.net
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	1,222
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	71.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 125

Grade 7 150

Grade 8 148

Grade 9 206

Grade 10 204

Grade 11 197

Grade 12 192