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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Tennessee Magnet Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 121 magnet public schools serving 79,530 students in Tennessee.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top-ranked magnet public schools in Tennessee are Central Magnet School, Merrol Hyde Magnet School and Mcfadden School Of Excellence. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tennessee magnet public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).

Best Magnet Public Schools in Tennessee (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.
Merrol Hyde Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
128 Township Dr
Hendersonville, TN 37075
(615) 264-6543
Gr: K-12 | 670 students Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Mcfadden School Of Excellence
Magnet School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
221 Bridge Ave
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 893-7251
Gr: K-5 | 386 students Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Thurman Francis Arts Academy/magnet School For The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 98% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
221 Todd Ln
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-6715
Gr: K-8 | 732 students Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
Discovery School
Magnet School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1165 Middle Tennessee Blvd
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 895-4973
Gr: PK-6 | 391 students Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #66.
Lockeland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
105 South 17th St
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 258-1330
Gr: K-5 | 347 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #77.
Meigs Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
713 Ramsey St
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 271-3222
Gr: 6-8 | 692 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #88.
Hume - Fogg High School
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
700 Broadway
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 291-6300
Gr: 9-12 | 885 students Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #99.
Martin Luther King Jr School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
613 17th Avenue North
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 329-8400
Gr: 7-12 | 1,280 students Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1010.
Glendale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
800 Thompson Ave
Nashville, TN 37204
(615) 279-7970
Gr: PK-5 | 433 students Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1111.
Julia Green Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3500 Hobbs Rd
Nashville, TN 37215
(615) 298-8082
Gr: K-5 | 501 students Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1212.
Thomas Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
515 Tate Avenue
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-6818
Gr: K-8 | 436 students Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1313.
Franklin High School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
810 Hillsboro Rd
Franklin, TN 37064
(615) 472-4450
Gr: 9-12 | 1,729 students Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1414.
Chattanooga School For The Liberal Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4850 Jersey Pike
Chattanooga, TN 37416
(423) 855-2614
Gr: K-12 | 979 students Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1515.
Signal Mountain Middle/high School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2650 Sam Powell Trl
Signal Mountain, TN 37377
(423) 886-0880
Gr: 6-12 | 1,396 students Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1616.
L N Stem Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
800 World's Fair Park Dr
Knoxville, TN 37902
(865) 329-8440
Gr: 9-12 | 588 students Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1717.
Chattanooga School For The Arts And Sciences Lower
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
865 East 3rd St
Chattanooga, TN 37403
(423) 498-6845
Gr: K-5 | 388 students Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1818.
Chattanooga High School Center For Creative Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1301 Dallas Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 498-7365
Gr: 6-12 | 717 students Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1919.
Idlewild Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1950 Linden Ave
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 416-4566
Gr: K-5 | 593 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2020.
J. P. Freeman Elementary Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5250 Tulane Rd
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-3156
Gr: K-8 | 432 students
Rank: #2121.
Stanford Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2417 Maplecrest Dr
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 885-8822
Gr: PK-5 | 442 students Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #2222.
Madison Academic Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
575 Lambuth Ave
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 427-3501
Gr: 9-12 | 483 students Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #2323.
Normal Park Museum Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1219 West Mississippi Ave
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 498-6880
Gr: PK-8 | 877 students Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #2424.
White Station Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5465 Mason Rd
Memphis, TN 38120
(901) 416-2184
Gr: 6-8 | 1,127 students Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2525.
Sylvan Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4801 Utah Ave
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-8423
Gr: K-5 | 459 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #2626.
Science Hill High School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1509 John Exum Pkwy
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 232-2190
Gr: 9-12 | 2,359 students Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #2727.
John Trotwood Moore Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4425 Granny White Pike
Nashville, TN 37204
(615) 298-8095
Gr: 6-8 | 454 students Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #2828.
Community Montessori School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
716 Westwood Ave
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 422-3116
Gr: PK-8 | 665 students Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #2929.
Head Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1830 Jo Johnston Ave
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 329-8160
Gr: 6-8 | 342 students Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #3030.
Grahamwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3950 Summer Ave
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 416-5952
Gr: PK-5 | 850 students Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #3131.
White Station High School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
514 S Perkins Rd
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 416-8880
Gr: 9-12 | 2,046 students Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #3232.
East High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3206 Poplar Ave
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 416-6160
Gr: 9-12 | 583 students Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #3333.
Beaumont Elementary/magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1211 Beaumont Ave
Knoxville, TN 37921
(865) 594-1272
Gr: K-5 | 504 students Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #3434.
Delano Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1716 Delano Ave
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3932
Gr: PK-5 | 315 students
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Battle Academy For Teaching And Learning
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1601 Market St
Chattanooga, TN 37408
(423) 498-6860
Gr: PK-5 | 494 students Minority enrollment: 63%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked magnet public schools in Tennessee?
The top-ranked magnet public schools in Tennessee include Central Magnet School, Merrol Hyde Magnet School and Mcfadden School Of Excellence.
How many magnet public schools are located in Tennessee?
121 magnet public schools are located in Tennessee.
What is the racial composition of students in Tennessee?
Tennessee magnet public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).

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