For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 981 students in Humphreys County, TN.
The top ranked public high schools in Humphreys County, TN are Mc Ewen High School and Waverly Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Humphreys County, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Humphreys County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Humphreys County, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Tennessee average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Waverly Central High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Humphreys County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
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 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Humphreys County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
365 Melrose St
Mc Ewen, TN 37101
(931) 582-8417
Mc Ewen, TN 37101
(931) 582-8417
Gr: 6-8 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Humphreys County, TN?
The top ranked public high schools in Humphreys County, TN include Mc Ewen High School and Waverly Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in Humphreys County?
2 public high schools are located in Humphreys County.
What is the racial composition of students in Humphreys County?
Humphreys County public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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