Maury County School District
School District · Columbia, Tennessee
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
23
10 elem, 5 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,129
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
23
10 elem, 5 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,129
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Evaluating Maury County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Maury County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Battle Creek Elementary School
Spring Hill · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Santa Fe Unit School
Santa Fe · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
J. R. Baker Elementary
Columbia · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Battle Creek Elementary School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Santa Fe Unit School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 3 | J. R. Baker Elementary | 8.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Marvin Wright Elementary School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 5 | J E Woody Elementary | 8.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Hampshire Unit School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 7 | J E Woodard Elementary | 7.3 / 10 |
| 8 | Spring Hill Elementary | 7.3 / 10 |
| 9 | Culleoka Unit School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 10 | Battle Creek Middle School | 7.2 / 10 |
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. The district invests $11,129 per student annually.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Maury County with test data.
Schools in Maury County
23 schools Elementary Schools 10
Middle Schools 5
High Schools 5
District Details
- State
- Tennessee
- City
- Columbia
- Total Enrollment
- 13,084
- Teachers (FTE)
- 909
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data 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 per-pupil spending in Maury County?
Maury County spends $11,129 per student per year.
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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- Hamblen County (18)
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- Greene County (18)
- Hawkins County (18)
- Roane County (18)
- Dickson County (17)
- Sullivan County (17)
- Campbell County (16)
- Carter County (15)
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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