For the 2026 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 (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 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 | 439 students Minority enrollment: 12%
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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