Total enrollment
2,641
-339 (-11%) vs SY 2017-18
Humphreys County
Tennessee · Public K-12
Public K-12 schools in Humphreys County number 6, teaching approximately 2,641 Tennessee students against a population of 19,214. That works out to 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
7-year change in Humphreys County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
-1 (-14%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
89%
was 91%
% Hispanic
3%
was 3%
% Black
4%
was 3%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
6
1 districts
Enrollment
2,641
NCES CCD
Median income
$60,616
Below Tennessee avg
Free/reduced lunch
·
Enrollment-weighted
Elementary
3
1,233 students
Middle
1
443 students
High
2
965 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Humphreys County Public Schools
2,641 students · 1 district in Humphreys County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Humphreys County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
15.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
9.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
6.9%
civilian labor
Median age
43
21.1% under 18
Test scores in Humphreys County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 6 schools ranked. Tennessee state average: 40.9%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Waverly Elementary· 40.2%
- Waverly Central High School· 37.1%
- Mc Ewen High School· 34.3%
- Mc Ewen Elementary· 29.7%
- Lakeview Elementary· 28.8%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Waverly Jr High School· 21.6%
- Lakeview Elementary· 28.8%
- Mc Ewen Elementary· 29.7%
- Mc Ewen High School· 34.3%
- Waverly Central High School· 37.1%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mc Ewen High School | Mcewen | High | 06-12 | 526 | · |
| Mc Ewen Elementary | Mc Ewen | Elementary | PK-05 | 460 | · |
| Waverly Jr High School | Waverly | Middle | 04-08 | 443 | · |
| Waverly Central High School | Waverly | High | 09-12 | 439 | · |
| Waverly Elementary | Waverly | Elementary | PK-03 | 414 | · |
| Lakeview Elementary | New Johnsonville | Elementary | PK-08 | 359 | · |
Cities in Humphreys County
About Humphreys County
In Tennessee, Humphreys County is a rural-scale county of about 19,214 residents. 6 public schools across the county educates about 2,641 students between them.
In context, census numbers show median household income runs near $60,616, roughly 16% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Humphreys County covers 3 elementary schools (1,233 students), 1 middle school (443), and 2 high schools (965).
Humphreys County Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 2,641 students on its own.
Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Humphreys County has contracted 11% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 2,980 students to 2,641. Humphreys County now counts 6 public schools, down from 7 in SY 2017-18.
On this page, the community for Humphreys County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data