Merrol Hyde Magnet School

Sumner County
128 Township DR
Hendersonville, TN 37075
668 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
Merrol Hyde Magnet School, located in Hendersonville, Tennessee, is a highly regarded public magnet school serving students in grades K–12. Operating under the Sumner County School District, it is distinguished by its rigorous academic curriculum centered on the Paideia philosophy. This instructional model emphasizes Socratic seminars, intellectual coaching, and didactic instruction, fostering an environment where students are encouraged to think critically, engage in collaborative dialogue, and take ownership of their learning process.

As a magnet institution, Merrol Hyde maintains a focus on high academic standards and holistic development, consistently ranking among the top-performing schools in the state. Because admission is based on an application and lottery process, the school draws a dedicated student body committed to a challenging college-preparatory experience. Beyond academics, the school cultivates a strong community culture, providing a wide array of extracurricular activities, competitive athletics, and service-oriented programs that help prepare students for success in higher education and beyond.
668
Total Students
42.5
Full-Time Teachers
15.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    557 (83.4 %)
  • Asian
    65 (9.7 %)
  • Black
    17 (2.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    15 (2.2 %)
  • Two or More
    10 (1.5 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.4 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Sumner County
Phone: (615)264-6543
Website: http://mhm.sumnerschools.org/
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 668
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 42.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Kindergarten 40
Grade 1 40
Grade 2 40
Grade 3 40
Grade 4 50
Grade 5 50
Grade 6 50
Grade 7 60
Grade 8 60
Grade 9 60
Grade 10 60
Grade 11 60
Grade 12 58
Gender Ratio