For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,624 students in Humphreys County, TN (there are 1 private school, serving 147 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Humphreys County, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Humphreys County, TN are Waverly Elementary School, Mc Ewen High School and Mc Ewen Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Humphreys County, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Humphreys County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Humphreys County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Waverly Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 E. Railroad St
Waverly, TN 37185
(931) 296-2371
Waverly, TN 37185
(931) 296-2371
Grades: PK-3
| 372 students
Rank: #22.
Mc Ewen High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
335 Melrose St
Mc Ewen, TN 37101
(931) 582-6950
Mc Ewen, TN 37101
(931) 582-6950
Grades: 6-12
| 522 students
Rank: #33.
Mc Ewen Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
220 Swift Street East
Mc Ewen, TN 37101
(931) 582-6913
Mc Ewen, TN 37101
(931) 582-6913
Grades: PK-5
| 440 students
Rank: #44.
Waverly Central High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1325 Hwy 70 W
Waverly, TN 37185
(931) 296-3911
Waverly, TN 37185
(931) 296-3911
Grades: 9-12
| 459 students
Rank: #55.
Waverly Jr High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 E. Railroad St
Waverly, TN 37185
(931) 296-4514
Waverly, TN 37185
(931) 296-4514
Grades: 4-8
| 455 students
Rank: #66.
Lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
802 Long St
New Johnsonville, TN 37134
(931) 535-2513
New Johnsonville, TN 37134
(931) 535-2513
Grades: PK-8
| 376 students
Humphreys County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
365 Melrose St
Mc Ewen, TN 37101
(931) 582-8417
Mc Ewen, TN 37101
(931) 582-8417
Grades: 6-8
| 217 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Humphreys County, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Humphreys County, TN include Waverly Elementary School, Mc Ewen High School and Mc Ewen Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Humphreys County?
6 public schools are located in Humphreys County.
What percentage of students in Humphreys County go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Humphreys County are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Humphreys County?
Humphreys County public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Humphreys County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Humphreys County include: Waverly Jr High School vs. Lakeview Elementary School, Waverly Elementary School vs. Lakeview Elementary School, Mc Ewen Elementary School vs. Lakeview Elementary School
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