Northfield Academy serves 74 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 35%).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 74 students
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Attendance Zone: Northfield Academy's attendance zone covers the entire school district, encompassing approximately 615.6 square miles around Columbia, TN. Families typically face a drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 28.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Northfield Academy's student population of 74 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
74 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
4 teachers
School Motto
Dedicated to Excellence in Education
School Rankings
The diversity score of Northfield Academy is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)<50%
35%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
12%
16%
Black
27%
20%
White
57%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)75-79%
89%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Northfield Academy?
The graduation rate of Northfield Academy is 75-79%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 89%.
How many students attend Northfield Academy?
74 students attend Northfield Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Northfield Academy students are White, 27% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Northfield Academy offer ?
Northfield Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Northfield Academy part of?
Northfield Academy is part of Maury County School District.
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