6.1avg / 10

Maury County School District

School District · Columbia, Tennessee

Last updated: August 2026

Students: 13,084

Teachers (FTE): 909

Avg Rating

6.1

out of 10

Schools

10 elem, 5 mid, 5 high

Enrollment

13,084

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.4:1

Avg Rating

6.1

out of 10

Schools

10 elem, 5 mid, 5 high

Enrollment

13,084

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.4:1

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How this district compares

Tennessee rank

#92 of 134

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.2

below Tennessee avg

Per-pupil spending

$11,129

$282 vs Tennessee median

District size

13,084 students

Much larger than Tennessee median

The short answer

Maury County ranks #92 of 134 Tennessee districts by overall school rating. Maury County's schools with real test data average 6.1/10 across 23 schools. Its top-rated schools are Battle Creek Elementary School (8.6/10), Santa Fe Unit School (8.4/10), and J. R. Baker Elementary (8.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Maury County

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (23 of 23). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	Enrollment
1	Battle Creek Elementary School	8.6 / 10	Elementary	—	631
2	Santa Fe Unit School	8.4 / 10	Other	—	525
3	J. R. Baker Elementary	8.2 / 10	Elementary	—	323
4	Marvin Wright Elementary School	8.1 / 10	Elementary	—	605
5	J E Woody Elementary	8.0 / 10	Elementary	—	576
6	Hampshire Unit School	7.6 / 10	Other	—	412
7	J E Woodard Elementary	7.3 / 10	Elementary	—	547
8	Spring Hill Elementary	7.3 / 10	Elementary	—	445
9	Culleoka Unit School	7.2 / 10	Other	—	882
10	Battle Creek Middle School	7.2 / 10	Middle	—	727

See all 23 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Maury County

Maury County is a Columbia, Tennessee school district serving 23 schools.The district educates 13,084 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.4:1. District-level spending was $11,129 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.1/10, Maury County demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Battle Creek Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.

In standardized testing, Maury County students show an average math proficiency of 32.0% and ELA proficiency of 35.3%.

The district includes 10 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 5 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Maury County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency32.0%

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Not reported

ELA Proficiency35.3%

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Average proficiency across all schools in Maury County with test data.

District Details

State: Tennessee
City: Columbia
Total Enrollment: 13,084
Teachers (FTE): 909
District spending per student: $11,129NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate: 10.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year: 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Maury County?

Maury County has 23 schools in total — 10 elementary, 5 middle, and 5 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Maury County?

The average composite rating for Maury County is 6.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Maury County?

Maury County's district-level spending was $11,129 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Maury County?

The average student-teacher ratio in Maury County is 14.4:1.

What is the top-rated school in Maury County?

Battle Creek Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Maury County with a composite score of 8.6/10.

What are the test scores in Maury County?

Across schools in Maury County with test data, the average math proficiency is 32.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 35.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Maury County compare to other districts in Tennessee?

Maury County has an average school rating of 6.1/10 across 23 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: 6.1/10
Math Proficiency: 32.0%
ELA Proficiency: 35.3%

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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.