For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,044 students in Humboldt, TN.
The top ranked public schools in Humboldt, TN are East Elementary School and Humboldt Junior/senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Humboldt, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Humboldt have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Humboldt, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1560 North 30th Ave
Humboldt, TN 38343
(731) 784-4171
Humboldt, TN 38343
(731) 784-4171
Grades: 2-6
| 421 students
Rank: #22.
Humboldt Junior/senior High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Viking Dr
Humboldt, TN 38343
(731) 784-2781
Humboldt, TN 38343
(731) 784-2781
Grades: 7-12
| 407 students
Rank: n/an/a
301 Westside Dr
Humboldt, TN 38343
(731) 784-2825
Humboldt, TN 38343
(731) 784-2825
Grades: PK-1
| 216 students
Humboldt, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
East End Magnet Academy (Closed 2011)
Magnet School
1560 North 30th Ave
Humboldt, TN 38343
(731) 784-4171
Humboldt, TN 38343
(731) 784-4171
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
1811 Ferrell St
Humboldt, TN 38343
(731) 784-9514
Humboldt, TN 38343
(731) 784-9514
Grades: 6-8
| 230 students
1751 Main St
Humboldt, TN 38343
(731) 784-1821
Humboldt, TN 38343
(731) 784-1821
Grades: 3-4
| 237 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Humboldt, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Humboldt, TN include East Elementary School and Humboldt Junior/senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Humboldt?
3 public schools are located in Humboldt.
What is the racial composition of students in Humboldt?
Humboldt public schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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