Maury County Schools & Education
Maury County, Tennessee
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
26/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
89.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
89.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 93.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,706
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,215
School Score
26/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 47/100
State Score Position
#92
of 95 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Maury County
Measured School Summary
Maury County faces educational challenges with a school score of 26/100 and a graduation rate of 89.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $5,706 per pupil, Maury County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 44% below the Tennessee average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 4.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 8% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Maury 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
23 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
26/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #92 of 95 Tennessee counties with school score data.
Completion
89.0%
4.3 pts below the state average
Funding context
$5,706
$509 below the state average
School coverage
23
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Maury County has 23 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 Maury 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.
Dominant-district county
Maury County carries most of the listed public-school system, with 23 of 23 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#92
of 95 Tennessee counties with school score data. The county score is 21 points below 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.
Maury County
Elementary to high school visible
13,152 students
23 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Maury County is the largest listed district slice, with 23 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 Maury 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?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Maury 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.
Expanding Infrastructure in a Growing County
Maury County supports 13,152 students across 23 public schools, ranging from traditional elementary campuses to specialized units. The system includes 10 elementary schools and five high schools, reflecting the significant population growth in this Middle Tennessee hub.
Centralized Management for Local Success
The Maury County district oversees all 23 schools in the area, ensuring a unified curriculum for its 13,152 students. The county does not currently utilize charter schools, focusing instead on a traditional district model for its entire enrollment.
A Blend of Town and Rural Learning
The locale is split nearly evenly between town and rural settings, with 12 schools in town centers and 11 in rural areas. Students might attend large campuses like Columbia Central High with 1,474 peers or smaller specialty schools across the county.
School Overview
Total Schools
23
in Maury County
Reported Enrollment
13,152
23 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Maury County
23 Public Schools in Maury County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 3 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 23 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Central High School | Profile | Maury County | Columbia, 38401Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 1,474 |
| Spring Hill High School | Profile | Maury County | Columbia, 38401Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,204 |
| Culleoka Unit School | Profile | Maury County | Culleoka, 38451Rural: Distant | PK–12 | Other | 937 |
| Whitthorne Middle School | Record | Maury County | Columbia, 38401Town: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 932 |
| Battle Creek Middle School | Record | Maury County | Spring Hill, 37174Rural: Fringe | 5–8 | Middle | 677 |
| E. A. Cox Middle School | Record | Maury County | Columbia, 38401Rural: Fringe | 5–8 | Middle | 656 |
| R Howell Elementary | Record | Maury County | Columbia, 38401Rural: Fringe | PK–4 | Primary | 645 |
| Marvin Wright Elementary School | Record | Maury County | Spring Hill, 37174Rural: Fringe | PK–4 | Primary | 629 |
| Battle Creek Elementary School | Record | Maury County | Spring Hill, 37174Rural: Fringe | KG–4 | Primary | 597 |
| J E Woodard Elementary | Record | Maury County | Columbia, 38401Town: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 553 |
| J E Woody Elementary | Record | Maury County | Mt Pleasant, 38474Town: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 550 |
| Santa Fe Unit School | Record | Maury County | Santa Fe, 38482Rural: Distant | PK–12 | Other | 538 |
| Spring Hill Middle School | Record | Maury County | Spring Hill, 37174Rural: Fringe | 5–8 | Middle | 524 |
| Riverside Elementary | Record | Maury County | Columbia, 38401Town: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 429 |
| Mt Pleasant High School | Record | Maury County | Mt Pleasant, 38474Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 428 |
| Spring Hill Elementary | Record | Maury County | Spring Hill, 37174Town: Fringe | PK–4 | Primary | 428 |
| Hampshire Unit School | Record | Maury County | Hampshire, 38461Rural: Distant | KG–12 | Other | 422 |
| Mt. Pleasant Middle Visual Perform. Arts | Record | Maury County | Mt. Pleasant, 38474Town: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 421 |
| J. Brown Elementary | Record | Maury County | Columbia, 38401Rural: Fringe | PK–4 | Primary | 335 |
| J. R. Baker Elementary | Record | Maury County | Columbia, 38401Town: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 327 |
Columbia Central High School
Maury County
Columbia, 38401 / Town: Distant
Spring Hill High School
Maury County
Columbia, 38401 / Rural: Fringe
Culleoka Unit School
Maury County
Culleoka, 38451 / Rural: Distant
Marvin Wright Elementary School
Maury County
Spring Hill, 37174 / Rural: Fringe
Battle Creek Elementary School
Maury County
Spring Hill, 37174 / Rural: Fringe
Mt. Pleasant Middle Visual Perform. Arts
Maury County
Mt. Pleasant, 38474 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,706
State avg $6,215
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Schools in Maury County, Tennessee — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Maury County, Tennessee?
Maury County supports 13,152 students across 23 public schools, ranging from traditional elementary campuses to specialized units. The system includes 10 elementary schools and five high schools, reflecting the significant population growth in this Middle Tennessee hub.
What are the major school districts in Maury County, Tennessee?
The Maury County district oversees all 23 schools in the area, ensuring a unified curriculum for its 13,152 students. The county does not currently utilize charter schools, focusing instead on a traditional district model for its entire enrollment.
What is the school experience like in Maury County?
The locale is split nearly evenly between town and rural settings, with 12 schools in town centers and 11 in rural areas. Students might attend large campuses like Columbia Central High with 1,474 peers or smaller specialty schools across the county.
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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.