For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,624 students in Humphreys County, TN (there are 2 private schools, serving 190 private students). 94% 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 24% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Humphreys County have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waverly Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
601 E. Railroad St
Waverly, TN 37185
(931) 296-2371
Waverly, TN 37185
(931) 296-2371
Gr: PK-3 | 414 students Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Mc Ewen High School
(Math: 26% | 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
Gr: 6-12 | 526 students Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Mc Ewen Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
220 Swift Street East
Mc Ewen, TN 37101
(931) 582-6913
Mc Ewen, TN 37101
(931) 582-6913
Gr: PK-5 | 460 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Waverly Jr High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 E. Railroad St
Waverly, TN 37185
(931) 296-4514
Waverly, TN 37185
(931) 296-4514
Gr: 4-8 | 443 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Waverly Central High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1325 Hwy 70 W
Waverly, TN 37185
(931) 296-3911
Waverly, TN 37185
(931) 296-3911
Gr: 9-12 | 439 students Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
Lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 27% | 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
Gr: PK-8 | 359 students Minority enrollment: 12%
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?
94% 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: Lakeview Elementary School vs. Waverly Jr High School, Waverly Jr High School vs. Lakeview Elementary School, Mc Ewen Elementary School vs. Lakeview Elementary School
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