Total enrollment
2,641
+9 (+0%) vs SY 2020-21
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.
4-year change in Humphreys County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Humphreys County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Tennessee | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 2,641 | #72 of 90 | #1,966 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 6 | #77 of 90 | N/A |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 20.4% | #65 of 90 | #2,133 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Residents
19,214
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
6
1 districts
Enrollment
2,641
students · 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 stayed largely flat since SY 2020-21, moving from about 2,632 students to 2,641.
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