- Enrollment
- 1,965
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dandridge, TN
Maury Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Maury Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 470210000681
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Maury Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Dandridge · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 582
- students enrolled
Maury Middle School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Maury Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Dandridge, TN.
School address
District: Jefferson County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470210000681 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+48 students YoY
Maury Middle School grew from 516 students in 2022-23 to 564 in 2023-24 (+9.3%).
Teacher FTE added 37.5 → 39.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+48 students YoY 470210000681 · Dandridge, TN Middle · MID · TRAD
582 enr · 15.7:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson Co High School (1,965 students)
Maury Middle School grew from 516 students in 2022-23 to 564 in 2023-24 (+9.3%). Teacher FTE added 37.5 → 39.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Maury Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jefferson Co H
Jefferson Co High School
1,965 students
- White Pine Ele 705
White Pine Elementary
705 students
- Mount Horeb El 616
Mount Horeb Elementary School
616 students
- This school 582
Maury Middle School
582 students
- Dandridge Elem 543
Dandridge Elementary
543 students
- Jefferson Midd 528
Jefferson Middle School
528 students
What this shows Maury Middle School reports 582 students on the CCD universe file.
How Maury Middle School compares
Maury Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▲ 3% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 582 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
582
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 61% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,648
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 291 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
72
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 85.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Two or More 5.2%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 85.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.9, Maury Middle School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Jefferson County reports $10,648 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Maury Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Co High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| White Pine Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mount Horeb Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dandridge Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Maury Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~582 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Maury Middle School
How many students attend Maury Middle School?
Maury Middle School has 582 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dandridge, TN. CCD year-over-year: 516 (2022-23) → 564 (2023-24), up 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maury Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Maury Middle School is 15.7:1, which is 3% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Maury Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Maury Middle School is White at 85.6% of enrollment, in Dandridge, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Maury Middle School?
Maury Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Maury Middle School rank among public schools in Dandridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Maury Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Dandridge, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Dandridge on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson County?
Besides Maury Middle School, Jefferson County also operates Jefferson Co High School (1,965 students), White Pine Elementary (705 students), and Mount Horeb Elementary School (616 students). See the Jefferson County district page for the complete list.