Humboldt City Schools School District
School District · Humboldt, Tennessee
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
3
2 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,012
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
3
2 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,012
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Evaluating Humboldt City Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Humboldt City Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Humboldt Junior/senior High School
Humboldt · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
East Elementary School
Humboldt · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Tennessee rank
#127 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.0
below Tennessee avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,012
+$1,601 vs Tennessee median
District size
1,044 students
Smaller than Tennessee median
Top-Rated Schools in Humboldt City Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Humboldt Junior/senior High School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 2 | East Elementary School | 2.9 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Humboldt City Schools
Humboldt City Schools is a Humboldt, Tennessee school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 1,044 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.4:1. The district invests $13,012 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.3/10, Humboldt City Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Humboldt Junior/senior High School, which has a composite score of 5.5/10.
In standardized testing, Humboldt City Schools students show an average math proficiency of 27.2% and ELA proficiency of 23.3%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Humboldt City Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Humboldt City Schools with test data.
Schools in Humboldt City Schools
3 schools Elementary Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Tennessee
- City
- Humboldt
- Total Enrollment
- 1,044
- Teachers (FTE)
- 78
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Humboldt City Schools?
Humboldt City Schools has 3 schools in total — 2 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Humboldt City Schools?
The average composite rating for Humboldt City Schools is 5.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Humboldt City Schools?
Humboldt City Schools spends $13,012 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Humboldt City Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Humboldt City Schools is 13.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Humboldt City Schools?
Humboldt Junior/senior High School is the highest-rated school in Humboldt City Schools with a composite score of 5.5/10.
What are the test scores in Humboldt City Schools?
Across schools in Humboldt City Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 27.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 23.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Humboldt City Schools compare to other districts in Tennessee?
Humboldt City Schools has an average school rating of 5.3/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Tennessee by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 27.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 23.3%
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Compare Humboldt City Schools with neighboring districts in the state.
- Memphis-shelby County Schools (222)
- Davidson County (162)
- Knox County (94)
- Hamilton County (81)
- Sumner County (52)
- Williamson County (52)
- Rutherford County (51)
- Montgomery County (44)
- Sevier County (33)
- Madison County (26)
- Wilson County (25)
- Maury County (23)
- Robertson County (23)
- Blount County (22)
- Putnam County (22)
- Anderson County (19)
- Hamblen County (18)
- Bradley County (18)
- Greene County (18)
- Hawkins County (18)
- Roane County (18)
- Dickson County (17)
- Sullivan County (17)
- Campbell County (16)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Tennessee Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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