Merrol Hyde Magnet School

128 Township Dr
Hendersonville, TN 37075
10/
10
Top 1%
Merrol Hyde Magnet School is a K–12 school in Hendersonville, Tennessee adhering to the Paideia philosophy and administered by the Sumner County Board of Education. It is the only magnet school in Sumner County. The school's motto is "Mandatus ad virtutem," or "Committed to excellence."
Serving 664 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Merrol Hyde Magnet School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 97% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 95% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 664 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in TN)
  • : Top 1%
  • : 97% (Top 1%)
  • : 95% (Top 1%)
  • : 96% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Merrol Hyde Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

School Overview

Merrol Hyde Magnet School's student population of 664 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
664 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Year Founded
2003

School Rankings

Merrol Hyde Magnet School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Merrol Hyde Magnet School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TN)
#3 out of 1761 schools
(Top 1%)
97%
31%
95%
37%
96%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
2%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
3%
21%
White
82%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.32
≥90%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Hawks
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Merrol Hyde Magnet School's ranking?
Merrol Hyde Magnet School is ranked #3 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Merrol Hyde Magnet School often compared to?
Merrol Hyde Magnet Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Beech Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
97% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Merrol Hyde Magnet School?
The graduation rate of Merrol Hyde Magnet School is 90%, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Merrol Hyde Magnet School?
664 students attend Merrol Hyde Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Merrol Hyde Magnet School students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Merrol Hyde Magnet School?
Merrol Hyde Magnet School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Merrol Hyde Magnet School offer ?
Merrol Hyde Magnet School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Merrol Hyde Magnet School part of?
Merrol Hyde Magnet School is part of Sumner County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 664 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 1%
  • : 97% (Top 1%)
  • : 95% (Top 1%)
  • : 96% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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