Humphreys County Schools & Education
Humphreys County, Tennessee
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
49/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
95.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
95.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 93.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,839
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,215
School Score
49/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 47/100
State Score Position
#50
of 95 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Humphreys County
Measured School Summary
Humphreys County performs at an average level with a school score of 49/100 and a solid graduation rate of 95.0%.
Funding Context
At $5,839 per pupil, Humphreys County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 4% above the Tennessee average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 6% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Humphreys County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
6 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
49/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #50 of 95 Tennessee counties with school score data.
Completion
95.0%
1.7 pts above the state average
Funding context
$5,839
$376 below the state average
School coverage
6
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Humphreys County has 6 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Humphreys County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Small-system county
Humphreys County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#50
of 95 Tennessee counties with school score data. The county score is 2 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Humphreys County
Elementary to high school visible
2,693 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Humphreys County is the largest listed district slice, with 6 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Humphreys County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Humphreys County, Tennessee
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Comprehensive Rural School Network
Humphreys County supports 2,693 students through a network of 6 public schools. The infrastructure is composed of three elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools. All schools are managed by the Humphreys County district, providing a consistent educational experience from kindergarten through graduation.
Focused Growth in Humphreys County Schools
The Humphreys County district oversees the education of all 2,693 students in the region across 6 campuses. No charter schools currently operate here, meaning the district is the primary architect of the local academic curriculum. This centralized approach ensures that resources are concentrated on improving outcomes for every enrolled student.
A Blend of Town and Country Schools
The school landscape is a mix of four rural schools and two schools located in town settings, creating a diverse geographic feel. Average school size is 449 students, with Mc Ewen High School being the largest at 524 students. In contrast, Lakeview Elementary serves a smaller group of 381 students, offering a slightly more intimate primary education.
School Overview
Total Schools
6
in Humphreys County
Reported Enrollment
2,693
6 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Humphreys County
Humphreys County
6 Public Schools in Humphreys County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 6 of 6 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mc Ewen High School | Record | Humphreys County | McEwen, 37101Rural: Distant | 6–12 | High | 524 |
| Waverly Central High School | Record | Humphreys County | Waverly, 37185Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 503 |
| Waverly Jr High School | Record | Humphreys County | Waverly, 37185Town: Distant | 4–8 | Middle | 475 |
| Mc Ewen Elementary | Record | Humphreys County | Mc Ewen, 37101Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 451 |
| Lakeview Elementary | Record | Humphreys County | New Johnsonville, 37134Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 381 |
| Waverly Elementary | Record | Humphreys County | Waverly, 37185Town: Distant | PK–3 | Primary | 359 |
Lakeview Elementary
Humphreys County
New Johnsonville, 37134 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,839
State avg $6,215
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Schools in Humphreys County, Tennessee — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Humphreys County, Tennessee?
Humphreys County supports 2,693 students through a network of 6 public schools. The infrastructure is composed of three elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools. All schools are managed by the Humphreys County district, providing a consistent educational experience from kindergarten through graduation.
What are the major school districts in Humphreys County, Tennessee?
The Humphreys County district oversees the education of all 2,693 students in the region across 6 campuses. No charter schools currently operate here, meaning the district is the primary architect of the local academic curriculum. This centralized approach ensures that resources are concentrated on improving outcomes for every enrolled student.
What is the school experience like in Humphreys County?
The school landscape is a mix of four rural schools and two schools located in town settings, creating a diverse geographic feel. Average school size is 449 students, with Mc Ewen High School being the largest at 524 students. In contrast, Lakeview Elementary serves a smaller group of 381 students, offering a slightly more intimate primary education.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.