Humphreys County

Waverly, Tennessee — 6 schools

2,693
Total Enrollment
6
Schools
$14,557
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Humphreys County operates 6 public schools serving 2,693 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Tennessee. The school portfolio breaks down into 4 other, 1 elementary, 1 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 2,641 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Humphreys County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,557 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 46.3% local, 39.2% state, and 14.5% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $63,702 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 41/100, ranked #62 of 140 in Tennessee against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 359:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 22.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 88.7% White, 3.7% African American, 3.5% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Mc Ewen High School accounts for 19.9% of all Humphreys County student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Humphreys County-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Humphreys County student-counselor ratio is 359:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Humphreys County chronic absenteeism rate is 22.7% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Humphreys County is typically wider than the Humphreys County-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

14.5%
Federal
39.2%
State
46.3%
Local

Funding Equity

41
Equity Score
62 / 140
State Rank
38
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Humphreys County county, where this district is located.

$723
Studio/mo
$728
1 BR/mo
$955
2 BR/mo
$1,189
3 BR/mo
$1,331
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$63,702
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 6 schools in Humphreys County.

White 88.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
African American 3.7%
Multiracial 3.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

359:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
22.7%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Humphreys County

School Enrollment
Mc Ewen High School
526
Mc Ewen Elementary
460
Waverly Jr High School
443
Waverly Central High School
439
Waverly Elementary
414
Lakeview Elementary
359

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Humphreys County?

Humphreys County has 6 schools, including 4 other, 1 elementary, 1 high. Total enrollment is 2,693 students.

How much does Humphreys County spend per student?

Humphreys County spends $14,557 per student. The district has an equity score of 41/100, ranking #62 in Tennessee.

What is the average teacher salary in Humphreys County?

The average teacher salary in Humphreys County is $63,702 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Humphreys County?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Humphreys County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Humphreys County?

Humphreys County students are 88.7% White, 3.7% African American, 3.5% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% Asian, averaged across 6 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Humphreys County?

Humphreys County has an equity score of 41/100, ranking #62 out of 140 districts in Tennessee. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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