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Maury County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 23 public schools serving 13,084 students in Maury County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
51爆料s in Maury County School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
23 Schools
1,925 Schools
# Students
13,084 Students
1,010,424 Students
# Teachers
913 Teachers
66,546 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Maury County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 147 school districts in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#123 out of 147 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Graduation Rate
86%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
16%
15%
% Black
16%
21%
% White
62%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,146 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,979. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,002 is less than the state median of $11,478. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$133 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$131 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,146
$11,979
Spending / Student
$10,002
$11,478
Best Maury County School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
J E Woodard Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
207 Rutherford Ln
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 380-2872
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 380-2872
Grades: PK-4
| 547 students
Rank: #22.
Marvin Wright Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4714 Derryberry Ln
Spring Hill, TN 37174
(931) 486-3586
Spring Hill, TN 37174
(931) 486-3586
Grades: PK-4
| 605 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
J E Woody Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 North Locust St
Mount Pleasant, TN 38474
(931) 379-5040
Mount Pleasant, TN 38474
(931) 379-5040
Grades: PK-4
| 576 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Spring Hill Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5359 S Main St
Spring Hill, TN 37174
(931) 486-2291
Spring Hill, TN 37174
(931) 486-2291
Grades: PK-4
| 445 students
Rank: #55.
Santa Fe Unit School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2629 Santa Fe Pike
Santa Fe, TN 38482
(931) 682-2172
Santa Fe, TN 38482
(931) 682-2172
Grades: PK-12
| 525 students
Rank: #66.
J. R. Baker Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1301 Hamphire Pike
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 388-3319
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 388-3319
Grades: PK-4
| 323 students
Rank: #77.
Battle Creek Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
165 Battle Creek Way
Spring Hill, TN 37174
(931) 388-8403
Spring Hill, TN 37174
(931) 388-8403
Grades: K-4
| 631 students
Rank: #88.
Spring Hill Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3501 Cleburne Rd
Spring Hill, TN 37174
(931) 451-1531
Spring Hill, TN 37174
(931) 451-1531
Grades: 5-8
| 538 students
Rank: #99.
Battle Creek Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
121 Battle Creek Way
Spring Hill, TN 37174
(931) 388-8403
Spring Hill, TN 37174
(931) 388-8403
Grades: 5-8
| 727 students
Rank: #1010.
Spring Hill High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
One Raider Ln
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 486-2207
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 486-2207
Grades: 9-12
| 1,243 students
Rank: #1111.
Hampshire Unit School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4235 Old State Rd
Hampshire, TN 38461
(931) 285-2300
Hampshire, TN 38461
(931) 285-2300
Grades: K-12
| 412 students
Rank: #1212.
Culleoka Unit School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1921 Warrior Ln
Culleoka, TN 38451
(931) 987-2511
Culleoka, TN 38451
(931) 987-2511
Grades: PK-12
| 882 students
Rank: #1313.
Mt. Pleasant Middle Visual Perform. Arts
(Math: 17% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
410 Gray Ln
Mount Pleasant, TN 38474
(931) 379-1100
Mount Pleasant, TN 38474
(931) 379-1100
Grades: 5-8
| 417 students
Rank: #1414.
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
203 Carter St
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 840-4422
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 840-4422
Grades: PK-4
| 405 students
Rank: #1515.
R Howell Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
653 Bear Creek Pike
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 540-1032
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 540-1032
Grades: PK-4
| 594 students
Rank: #1616.
Mt Pleasant High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 North Greenwood Ave
Mount Pleasant, TN 38474
(931) 379-5583
Mount Pleasant, TN 38474
(931) 379-5583
Grades: 9-12
| 390 students
Rank: #1717.
Highland Park Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1606 Highland Ave
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 388-7325
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 388-7325
Grades: PK-4
| 287 students
Rank: #1818.
Virtual Academy Of Maury County
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Bridge St
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 381-1468
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 381-1468
Grades: 7-12
| 60 students
Rank: #1919.
Whitthorne Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
915 Lion Pkwy
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 388-2558
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 388-2558
Grades: 5-8
| 955 students
Rank: #2020.
J. Brown Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 Cord Dr
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 388-3601
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 388-3601
Grades: PK-4
| 355 students
Rank: #2121.
Columbia Central High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
921 Lion Pkwy
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 381-2222
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 381-2222
Grades: 9-12
| 1,409 students
Rank: #2222.
E. A. Cox Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
633 Bear Creek Pike
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 840-3902
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 840-3902
Grades: 5-8
| 652 students
Rank: n/an/a
1101 Bridge St
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 486-1134
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 486-1134
Grades: 9-12
| 106 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Maury County School District?
Maury County School District manages 23 public schools serving 13,084 students.
What is the rank of Maury County School District?
Maury County School District is ranked #123 out of 147 school districts in Tennessee (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Tennessee school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Maury County School District?
62% of Maury County School District students are White, 16% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Maury County School District?
Maury County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What is Maury County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,002 is less than the state median of $11,478. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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