Best Murfreesboro Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 10,149 students in Murfreesboro, TN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Murfreesboro, TN are Central Magnet School, Rutherford County Virtual School and Blackman 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 46% 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 (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 98% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
701 East Main St
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 904-6789
Gr: 6-12 | 1,222 students Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Rutherford County Virtual School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
619 S. Highland Ave
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 904-3770
Gr: 3-12 | 384 students Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Blackman High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3956 Blaze Dr
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
(615) 904-3850
Gr: 9-12 | 2,301 students Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
Oakland High School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2225 Patriot Dr
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 904-3780
Gr: 9-12 | 1,872 students Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #55.
Siegel High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3300 Siegel Rd
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 904-3800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,910 students Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #66.
Riverdale High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
802 Warrior Dr
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
(615) 890-6450
Gr: 9-12 | 2,275 students Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #77.
Holloway High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
619 South Highland Ave
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 890-6004
Gr: 9-12 | 122 students Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #88.
Daniel Mckee Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2623 Halls Hill Pike
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 890-2282
Gr: 6-12 | 63 students Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: n/an/a
2240 Southpark Drive #1
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
(615) 896-0876
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Westbrooks - Woods Academy
Alternative School
814 South Church St
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 893-5812
Gr: 6-12

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, Rutherford County Virtual School and Blackman High School.
How many public high schools are located in Murfreesboro?
10 public high schools are located in Murfreesboro.
What is the racial composition of students in Murfreesboro?
Murfreesboro public high schools minority enrollment is 46% 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?

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