Merrol Hyde Magnet School

I have attended MHMS since I was in 7th grade, and I am now in 10th. At first, I was excited to go to such a 'great' school,. but as time went on, I rewlized that the school was extremely prejudiced. Most of the students anf faculty will not like you if you do not conform to what they think is 'good.' The school forces every student to participate in a sport every year. The principal is very strict and does not allow anything that will make a student stand out or be themselves. The only thing this school focuses on is their test scores. The faculty rarely listens to what the student has to say if it isn't something about how 'great' and 'perfect' everything and everyone at this school is.

Our children started at MCE an excellent education. The reasons we sent them to MHMS were the benefits of small groups & focus on the gifted kids. No getting lost in the crowd or in with the wrong group. Everyone knows most everyone - K-12. We have had some special health situations arise & these have been handled very well. The administration expects all of the kids to follow pretty strict rules - I would rather have it this way then the opposite! Some teachers are fabulous, others not it is the same everywhere. But overall you can get an excellent education, a safe environment & a tight knit supportive group. We only see two drawbacks: a small pond is sometimes too small to allow for variety & the upper-class guidance is extremely non-existent. Any information you need about your HS schedule for your college major, preparing for college applications, choosing a college etc. you will have to be gather.
--Submitted by a parent

I am a new parent at this school. I have not been as pleased as I had hoped. I think there are better schools in sumner county. I liked Madison Creek much better.
--Submitted by a parent

This school is pretty good most teachers are nice, it's very good.
--Submitted by a student

Awesome school. If you are a little bit of a geek with a passion for learning ... you will fit right in here! This is where tomorrow's authors, poets, scientists and leaders are nurtured.
--Submitted by a parent

I have had two children graduate form MHMS, and they both had great preparation for college. They also had opportunities they would not have otherwise had at a larger school in athletics, and choir. They have some of the best teachers, and an awesome principal. Thanks, Lee & Frank Bacus
--Submitted by a parent

Incredible school! MHMS provides a nurturing environment. We love that the staff and teachers know our kids so well. Leadership from the principal is top notch. The communication system is strong. We love the offerings of music, arts, foreign language, technology and extra curricular programs. We couldn't be more pleased with the curriculum and the close-knit atmosphere.
--Submitted by a parent

Love this school! Our son started when the school opened, and now we have a second child attending MHMS. In our 5th year, and love the close-knit family atmosphere. You really do get to know all the teachers, parents, and students, and the curriculum is fantastic! Our kids are excited that they will graduate with some of the same kids that they started kindergarten/1st grade with.
--Submitted by a parent

Good, caring teachers! Glad that kids and parents have this school in Sumner County. Several years ago we took my son out of the Sumner County system because education choices in our part of the county were so poor. Wish the class-travel options were not so expensive. Wish communication with parents was better. There is the new messaging system, but it doesn't give enough lead time usually. The newsletters are not always timely or complete. Good teachers & staff though, and that's the important thing.
--Submitted by a parent

I could not ask for a better school to attend! The teachers are fantastic and students are constantly challenged to push themselves in order to succeed.
--Submitted by a student