For the 2026 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 (2026)
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, Holloway High School vs. Blackman High School, Riverdale High School vs. Oakland High School
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