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Northfield Academy
High School · Maury County · Columbia, TN
A Maury County high school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1101 Bridge ST, Columbia, TN 38401
- Reading 25% proficient (2015)
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
- 35.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Northfield Academy score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2015 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
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Where Northfield Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 58Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,062/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Columbia), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,467
Median home value
$295,200
Median rent
$1,084/mo
College educated
24.4%
Homeownership
71.8%
Poverty rate
11.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38401; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virtual Academy of Maury CountyEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 7–12 | 0.0 mi | 60 | Compare → |
| Agathos Classical SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 275 | Compare → |
| Columbia AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.2private | PK–12 | 1.7 mi | 887 | Compare → |
| Columbia Central High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | 9–12 | 2.8 mi | 1,409 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Maury County
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #23 of 23
- District spending per student
- $11,129NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Northfield Academy is listed in Maury County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northfield Academy
Northfield Academy is a public high school in Columbia, TN, part of Maury County, serving approximately 106 students in grades 9th-12th with a 35.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,768 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 25% reading/ELA proficiency (2015 EdFacts).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northfield Academy
What grades does Northfield Academy serve?
Northfield Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Northfield Academy?
Northfield Academy has an enrollment of approximately 106 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northfield Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Northfield Academy is 35.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Northfield Academy rank in TN?
Northfield Academy ranks #1,768 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Northfield Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Northfield Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Northfield Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northfield Academy has 25% reading/ELA proficiency (2015 EdFacts).
Is Northfield Academy a charter school?
No, Northfield Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Northfield Academy a Title I school?
No, Northfield Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 106
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 35.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Maury County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 87.7%
- Phone
- (931) 486-1134
- Area population (ZIP 38401)
- 66,696
- Area average commute
- 28.3 min
- Area median age
- 39
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2015 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2015 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 38401; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2015 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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