For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 9,568 students in Murfreesboro, TN.
The top ranked public high schools in Murfreesboro, TN are Central Magnet School, Blackman High School and Oakland High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Murfreesboro, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Murfreesboro have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Tennessee public high schools.
Murfreesboro, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Tennessee average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Blackman High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Murfreesboro, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 98% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
701 East Main St
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 904-6789
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 904-6789
Gr: 6-12 | 1,212 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Blackman High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3956 Blaze Dr
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
(615) 904-3850
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
(615) 904-3850
Gr: 9-12 | 2,233 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Oakland High School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2225 Patriot Dr
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 904-3780
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 904-3780
Gr: 9-12 | 1,947 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
Siegel High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3300 Siegel Rd
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 904-3800
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 904-3800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,873 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #55.
Riverdale High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
802 Warrior Dr
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
(615) 890-6450
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
(615) 890-6450
Gr: 9-12 | 2,124 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #66.
Holloway High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
619 South Highland Ave
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 890-6004
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 890-6004
Gr: 9-12 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #77.
Daniel Mckee Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2623 Halls Hill Pike
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 890-2282
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 890-2282
Gr: 6-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: n/an/a
2240 Southpark Drive #1
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
(615) 896-0876
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
(615) 896-0876
Gr: 9-12
Murfreesboro, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1303 Jones Bl
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 895-2904
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 895-2904
Gr: K-2 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
1165 Middle Tennessee Bl
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 895-5279
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 895-5279
Gr: PK
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Murfreesboro, TN?
The top ranked public high schools in Murfreesboro, TN include Central Magnet School, Blackman High School and Oakland High School.
How many public high schools are located in Murfreesboro?
8 public high schools are located in Murfreesboro.
What is the racial composition of students in Murfreesboro?
Murfreesboro public high schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Murfreesboro are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Murfreesboro include: Oakland High School vs. Riverdale High School, Riverdale High School vs. Oakland High School, Holloway High School vs. Blackman High School
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