For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,353 students in Humphreys County, TN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Humphreys County, TN are Mc Ewen High School, Waverly Jr High School and Lakeview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Humphreys County, TN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Humphreys County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public middle school average of 40% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Humphreys County (2026)
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 | 526 students Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
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 middle schools in Humphreys County, TN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Humphreys County, TN include Mc Ewen High School, Waverly Jr High School and Lakeview Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Humphreys County?
3 public middle schools are located in Humphreys County.
What is the racial composition of students in Humphreys County?
Humphreys County public middle schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 40% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Humphreys County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Humphreys County include: Lakeview Elementary School vs. Waverly Jr High School, Waverly Jr High School vs. Lakeview Elementary School
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